Trump says US will ink disarmament deal with Hamas, threatens group if it doesn't comply
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump announced a plan, supported by Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar, to achieve the full demilitarization of Hamas, demanding the surrender of all weapons and dismantling of tunnels, with a warning of consequences if Hamas does not comply.
- The US claims Hamas agreed to disarm in talks before the October 2025 ceasefire, though Hamas denies this; current negotiations involve a gradual disarmament starting with heavy weapons and a buy-back program for lighter arms.
- Trump emphasized that every weapon must be surrendered, a stance more stringent than US officials' statements, while Hamas insists it will only disarm as part of a negotiated process leading to a Palestinian state, which Israel rejects.
- Trump announced the formation of a Palestinian
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