Trump says Hamas agrees to disarm but many hurdles ahead

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump announced a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, though many conditions and long timelines remain for the ceasefire's full implementation.
• The 20-point ceasefire plan includes Hamas surrendering weapons, destroying tunnels, Israeli military withdrawal, formation of a technocratic Palestinian government, deployment of an international security force, and Gaza reconstruction.
• Officials could not specify exact timelines for disarmament, with the process of handing over heavy weapons and decommissioning Hamas infrastructure expected to take between 200 and 350 days.
• Israel has not formally agreed to the deal and remains skeptical of Hamas's willingness to disarm, though it has been consulted throughout negotiations; Iran's influence complicates the situation further.
• The conflict began with a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, resulting in significant casualties on both sides, and despite the ceasefire, Gaza remains heavily controlled by Israeli forces with ongoing humanitarian challenges.