A surprise announcement from US President Donald Trump on Thursday claims his 'Board of Peace' has brokered an agreement to disarm Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, potentially reshaping the enclave's future governance. The declaration, posted on Truth Social, presents a phased plan that would see Israel withdraw and a new Palestinian government take control, though Hamas itself has yet to officially comment. Main Developments Trump described the disarmament as a 'critical step' toward Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian administration that would collaborate closely with his Board of Peace. 'At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks,' he wrote. Al Jazeera has obtained a copy of the document agreed to by Hamas and other Palestinian factions, though the group has not formally responded. The agreement is framed as part of the ceasefire deal Trump brokered in October to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, which has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians and devastated the enclave. Read also: Amazon's Zoox robotaxis get green light for commercial rides without steering wheels Under the terms, Israel will withdraw from Gaza and be replaced by an International Stabilisation Force working alongside a 'new Palestinian police force' once disarmament is complete. 'Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE,' Trump added. Hamas leaders have been in Cairo since late last week discussing the ceasefire with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye. An unnamed Hamas official described the talks as 'positive' and 'making progress' on Thursday. Notably, Hamas announced on July 6 the dissolution of the body it had led that governed Gaza for nearly two decades. Background The Board of Peace, a Trump initiative that includes Turkiye and Qatar, faced Israeli criticism when those countries were invited to join. A US official defended the decision, saying the agreement proved it was the correct one. 'I think right now there is finally an alternative to the PA [Palestinian Authority] and Hamas that is really a technocratic, apolitical government that is really looking to do this for the benefit of the people,' the official said. Israel has repeatedly violated the October ceasefire, killing more than 1,200 Palestinians, seizing more territory, and restricting movement of people and goods. On Thursday alone, six more Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks, including two children. Why It Matters This agreement represents the most concrete attempt yet to end the cycle of violence in Gaza by removing armed groups and establishing a new governing body. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher, reporting from Washington DC, noted that the disarmament would happen sector by sector, followed by recruitment of more Palestinian police officers who would work with an international coordination force. The makeup of that force remains unclear, though Fisher said rumours suggest it could involve Indonesian or Turkish troops—something Israel might oppose. A draft of the agreement seen by Al Jazeera requires an implementation schedule for the weapons inventory process to be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions if an international verification commission agrees. What's Next Fisher reported that while obstacles remain, it was made clear to Hamas that things would become 'a lot more difficult financially' if they did not approve the deal. 'There was definitely international pressure on Hamas to accept this,' he said. The next steps involve formalising the disarmament timeline, establishing the international verification commission, and recruiting and deploying the new Palestinian police force. Hamas's official response and Israel's acceptance of the international force's composition will determine whether the plan moves forward as outlined.