Trump says deal reached on disarmament of Hamas and armed groups in Gaza

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Council has reached an agreement providing for the full disarmament of the Hamas movement and other armed groups in Gaza. Trump said the deal would mark a turning point for lasting stability in the region, following what officials described as intensive diplomatic negotiations. Under the agreement, armed factions are expected to be stripped of heavy weapons, rockets and tunnel infrastructure. The U.S. administration said it would closely monitor implementation and work to broaden international support to ensure the parties honor their commitments. Improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza and accelerating reconstruction were also listed among the agreement's priorities. Allied countries in the region expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the talks conducted through diplomatic channels, according to the U.S. statement.