Trump says Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarming

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

• Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement on Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups 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

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