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U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Hamas to move forward with full disarmament as part of a sweeping postwar plan for the Gaza Strip.
In a post on Truth Social, the President emphasised that “Full and Immediate Demilitarisation” is a non-negotiable requirement for the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
This announcement comes just days before a major summit of the newly formed “Board of Peace,” scheduled for February 19 in Washington, D.C.
According to Trump, members of this elite international body have already pledged $5 billion for the reconstruction of the Palestinian territory.
Beyond financial aid, the President stated that member nations have committed thousands of security personnel to establish an International Stabilisation Force and a local police presence.
This force is intended to maintain order as Israeli troops gradually withdraw and a Palestinian technocratic committee prepares to take over civil governance.
However, the “Board of Peace” remains a point of intense international debate.
Membership in the group requires a $1 billion contribution, and the inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn sharp condemnation from key U.S. allies, including France and Britain.
Critics have questioned the transparency of the organisation, though Trump maintains that the board has “unlimited potential” and will work in conjunction with the United Nations to become a historically significant international body.
The path to peace remains fragile, as both Israel and Hamas trade daily accusations of ceasefire violations.
While Hamas has previously termed disarmament a “red line,” there have been recent indications that the group might consider transferring its arms to a future, unified Palestinian governing authority.
As the Washington summit approaches, the international community remains divided on whether Trump’s ambitious, high-cost diplomatic model can successfully stabilise the war-torn region.
