Gaza
Trump's peace board ties Israeli Gaza withdrawal to total Hamas disarmament
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President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" said Monday that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza depends on Hamas undergoing "complete" disarmament, according to Middle East Eye. The condition was presented as an essential prerequisite for any Israeli pullout from the territory, where fighting has continued since October 2023.
The board's statement frames disarmament as a gateway to Israeli troop departure. The announcement signals the Trump administration's position that military objectives against Hamas must be achieved before withdrawal becomes possible. No details have been provided about how such disarmament would be verified or the timeframe for implementation.
The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations over the future of Gaza and the terms under which Israel might end its military operations there.
