Donald Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for Hamas to disarm in Gaza

He described it as a 'historic agreement'

The US President announced the news in the usual way he does, via his social media platform Truth Social.

In the post, Trump said: "Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.

"This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people.

"At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.

"This is a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan. The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases.

"As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbors.

"One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do.

"I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team, whose tireless work made this historic breakthrough possible.

"The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!

"Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE.

"CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!"

As of writing, neither Israel nor Hamas have comented on Trump's announcement.

The Board of Peace was formally established in January of this year and is led by Donald Trump and the United States.

It is backed by the United Nations, but criticised for reportedly demanding a $1bn joining fee.

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair is on the board.