Trump Mediators Give Hamas Formal Gaza Disarmament Proposal
U.S.-backed mediators working for President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace have delivered a formal proposal in Cairo calling for Hamas and all other militant groups in Gaza to hand over their weapons to an emerging governing authority, NPR reports. The framework envisions a 'complete handover' and 'full decommissioning' of arms in exchange for large-scale reconstruction of Gaza, with Hamas asked to respond after the Muslim Eid holiday. Hamas officials have not publicly commented and one denied receiving the proposal, even as the group’s influence in Gaza has been growing while a planned multinational stabilization force and new Palestinian police remain stalled outside the territory. The demilitarization push is part of an October Trump-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, but implementation has been largely frozen since the U.S. and Israel launched a separate war against Iran on Feb. 28, diverting attention and resources. Former U.S. diplomat Robert Danin argues Hamas believes time is on its side as long as alternative governance structures remain delayed, highlighting the limited leverage Washington’s Board of Peace may have to force disarmament.
📌 Key Facts
- Trump’s mediators have given Hamas a formal demilitarization proposal in Cairo calling for the handover and decommissioning of all weapons held by Hamas and other Gaza militant groups.
- If Hamas accepts, the plan promises large-scale reconstruction of Gaza, with a new governing authority made responsible for all arms.
- The proposal, delivered last week, seeks a response after Eid, but implementation of the broader Trump-brokered ceasefire and Board of Peace plans has been stalled by the U.S.–Israeli war against Iran.
📊 Relevant Data
According to a 2025 poll, 70% of Palestinians oppose the disarmament of Hamas, with opposition rates consistent across the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Poll: seven in 10 Palestinians oppose Hamas disarmament — UnHerd
At the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023, Hamas was estimated to possess between 18,000 and 30,000 rockets and inaccurate missiles.
Hamas's weapons arsenal: what did we start with and what is left? — Institute for National Security Studies
In the Gaza war since October 2023, at least 20,000 children have been killed, representing about 3% of Gaza's pre-war population, where approximately 50% of the population is under 18 years old.
Two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza: By the numbers — Al Jazeera
Iran provides significant funding to Hamas, estimated at $350 million annually as of 2023, which supports its weapons arsenal.
Iranian support for Hamas — Wikipedia
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