Trump says Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarmament

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The US president hailed the "historic" agreement on Hamas disarming as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza and rebuild the Palestinian enclave. DW has more.

  • Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement on Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip disarming
  • The US president says the step is a 'major milestone' in implementing his 20-point plan for Gaza
  • The announcement comes after negotiators from mediating nations Egypt, Qatar and Turkey met in Cairo on Thursday to discuss Hamas' disarmament
  • Hamas officials reportedly confirm the group has agreed to the Board of Peace's plan
  • Israel has yet to comment

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