Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace's disarmament plan. Israel has not yet commented on the announcement.
A senior Hamas official told the BBC that the group has agreed to the disarmament plan put forward by the Board of Peace, which US President Trump announced. The development is being described as a potentially significant step toward ending the war in Gaza.
Israel's government has not yet issued an official response to the announcement. Analysts say the plan's viability will depend on both Hamas following through on its commitment and Israel's reaction to it.
Regional mediators are watching closely to see whether the agreement can translate into a lasting ceasefire. The development follows months of on-and-off negotiations.
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