Afghanistan, July 31 -- US President Donald Trump said Thursday that his "Board of Peace" had reached an agreement for the complete, phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, describing it as a major step toward ending the conflict and enabling an Israeli military withdrawal.
Under the framework, Hamas and other armed groups would surrender their weapons in stages, while Israeli forces would withdraw gradually as disarmament progresses. The plan also envisages an international stabilisation force and a newly organised Palestinian police force to help maintain security in Gaza.
Trump said Egypt, Qatar and Turkey helped mediate the agreement. He said the framework would eventually allow civilian administration to be transf...