President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and conditions remain to be met. The deal, which was announced on social media, calls for the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Details of the Deal
The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases, with the International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza’s safety. The deal also envisions the arrival of a new technocratic Palestinian government and the deployment of an international security force.
Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan calls on Hamas to surrender its weapons and destroy its network of tunnels. The plan also involves the rebuilding of Gaza and the establishment of a new Palestinian government.
Reaction to the Deal
Neither Hamas nor Israel has given immediate indication that they have agreed to the deal. The Israeli government has been skeptical about Hamas’ willingness to give up its guns or relinquish control of Gaza.
The deal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was signed, and negotiations between Israel and Hamas had largely deadlocked over the implementation of the ceasefire’s second phase.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
