Peace Council Reports Progress on Hamas Disarmament in Gaza with No Political Role Post-Process

The Israeli Peace Council announced on Thursday significant progress in negotiations to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to the council, the roadmap under discussion includes dismantling all Hamas weapons, both heavy and light, destroying tunnels, weapon caches, and manufacturing facilities. Upon completion, Hamas will have no political authority in Gaza, neither openly nor covertly. Instead, a technocratic government will hold full control under the principle of "one authority, one law, one weapon." The council emphasized that each side's actions enable reciprocal steps by the other.

A diplomatic source involved in the mediation talks in Cairo explained that the comprehensive process aims to eliminate all terror infrastructure in Gaza. All weapons will be under the technocratic government's control, coordinated with an international stabilization force led by an American general. The source noted the process is based on reciprocity rather than trust, with each party's commitment triggering the other's next move. This marks a new beginning for Gaza, inspired by former President Trump's comprehensive peace plan, which seeks a better future for Gaza's population and security for Israel.

Sources from the US and Israel confirmed that Hamas has agreed to the disarmament step, and Israel has consented to internal moves within Gaza. However, one source cautioned that without explicit agreement, the process will not proceed. The developments come as preparations continue for implementing Trump's plan, including visits by officers to Gaza ahead of the technocratic government's entry, amid Hamas's efforts to strengthen its position in the Strip.