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 Hamas to surrender its weapons and destroy its network of tunnels in exchange for Israel’s withdrawal of its forces from Gaza.

Details of the Deal

The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases, with the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza being key components. The International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza’s security.

However, the deal’s success is uncertain, with many obstacles and conditions still to be overcome. The Gaza police force does not include the majority of Hamas militants, and the surrender of heavy weapons is not included in the initial agreement.

Reaction to the Deal

The deal has been met with skepticism by Israel, which has been consulted at every step of the negotiation. The US has expressed optimism about the agreement, but the outcome remains uncertain.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.