Board of Peace: Trump's Gaza Disarmament Plan Explained

The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire has been stalled for months, with the disarmament of Hamas as the central sticking point. On July 30, President Donald Trump stepped in with a dramatic announcement: his Board of Peace has reached what he called a "historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza." The claim, posted on Truth Social, frames the deal as a "major milestone" in his 20-point peace plan. But with no official response yet from Israel or Hamas, the announcement raises as many questions as it answers.

Board of Peace: What It Is and How It Works

The Board of Peace is an international group chaired by Trump, comprising more than 20 countries. It was established earlier this year to oversee Gaza's reconstruction and governance after the October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The board's creation signaled a shift toward a multilateral approach to the region's long-term stability, but its effectiveness has been questioned—especially given the stalled ceasefire and the deep mistrust between the parties.

Gaza Disarmament Plan: Key Details

According to a proposal sent to Washington and seen by the BBC, Hamas would provide a full inventory of its weapons, military production sites, and tunnels. The arms would be stored and kept under the control of a new Palestinian administration—not transferred to Israel. This is a critical detail, as it addresses one of Hamas's core concerns about disarmament: that handing over weapons to Israel would be a surrender.

The plan is explicitly linked to a "phased Israeli withdrawal." As disarmament progresses, Israeli forces would pull back, and an International Stabilization Force would work with a new Palestinian police force to ensure Gaza's security for its residents and neighbors. Trump's post emphasized that "the threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!"—a direct reference to the October 7 attack that triggered the war.

Reactions: Silence from Israel and Hamas

As of the announcement, neither Israel nor Hamas had officially responded. Israel remains highly skeptical about Hamas's willingness to disarm, a stance that has been a consistent obstacle in the stalled ceasefire talks. The lack of an immediate Israeli endorsement suggests that the proposal may face significant hurdles before it can be implemented. Hamas, for its part, has not confirmed the agreement, though Al Jazeera reported that it "reportedly agrees" to the deal.

What's Next for the Board of Peace Plan?

Trump thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their efforts, indicating that the proposal emerged from intense regional diplomacy. The agreement is said to be "carried out in carefully structured phases," but the specifics of those phases—and the timeline—remain unclear. The plan also includes a separate approach for how Gaza's new technocratic government should handle Hamas public servants, a sensitive issue that could determine whether the disarmament holds.

The announcement is a bold move, but it's far from a done deal. The international community will be watching closely to see if Israel and Hamas can move from words to action. For now, the Board of Peace has put forward a framework that could break the deadlock—or become another stalled initiative in a region where peace has proven elusive.

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