US Announces Historic Hamas Agreement to Disarm Gaza Terror Groups Amid Israeli Skepticism

Senior officials from the White House and the Peace Council revealed on Friday a historic breakthrough agreement with Hamas, under which all terrorist organizations in Gaza would disarm completely. The roadmap includes the destruction of tunnels and weapons manufacturing facilities, with Hamas relinquishing all overt and covert military and governmental roles. Hamas has accepted the final text, including full disarmament clauses, while Israel has agreed in principle to the 20-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. The US administration is confident the implementation process can now begin.

Despite American optimism, Israeli officials remain skeptical about Hamas’s commitment to disarm. US sources emphasized that Israel is not required to agree to anything beyond the principles it has already approved and expects Israel to fully honor its commitments. The agreement is based on zero trust, with each phase contingent on independent verification that both sides have met their obligations. An independent oversight committee will monitor compliance, and any failure to meet conditions will halt progress.

The core principle of the plan is "one authority, one law, one weapon," with a new Palestinian National Committee managing Gaza’s security monopoly. Hamas and other factions must withdraw from civilian governance and security roles, transferring authority to a newly trained Palestinian police force. The disarmament process will be gradual, starting with police weapons and progressing to heavy arms, tunnels, and production sites. Armed militias and clans will also surrender their weapons.

Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will be phased and directly linked to progress in disarmament and infrastructure destruction. An international stabilization force, led by the US and backed by the UN, will assist in training police, weapons storage, and act as a buffer during Israeli troop withdrawals. Over 5,000 troops from various countries have pledged support, though no US troops will be deployed. A detailed timeline is expected within two weeks, with disarmament possibly taking 200 to 350 days.

Officials noted Iran’s failed attempts to dissuade Hamas from accepting the plan, citing Tehran’s reduced capacity to support the group. The new Palestinian National Committee will serve as a technocratic interim government in Gaza, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority initially. The PA must first reform and prove its governance capabilities in the West Bank before any reintegration into Gaza is considered. Comprehensive audits of Gaza’s public assets and finances will be conducted with international assistance.

US and Peace Council officials acknowledged that agreeing on the roadmap is only the first step, with implementation posing the real challenge. The goal is to prevent a repeat of the October 7 attacks, eliminate Gaza as a military threat to Israel, and provide Gaza’s residents with a future free from war, terror, and perpetual humanitarian aid dependence. While the US views Hamas’s acceptance as historic, Israel’s judgment will depend on tangible disarmament outcomes rather than documents.