Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches Gaza disarmament deal
Main Developments in the Gaza Disarmament Agreement
July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza.
Announcement and Implementation Details
In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war in Gaza.
Phased Disarmament Process
Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
Role of Mediators
He thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
Statements from Trump and Expected Outcomes
"This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people," Trump said.
"At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves," Trump added.
Reactions and Ongoing Negotiations
Earlier in the day, sources said that talks between mediators and Hamas leaders in Cairo on implementing a U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan made rare progress although an Israeli official said proposed terms were not satisfactory.
Recent Violence in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including two children, medics said.
(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis in Washington and Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto; Editing by Kanishka Singh)
