The Gaza National Administration Committee welcomed a newly announced roadmap for the gradual disarmament of Palestinian factions alongside an Israeli withdrawal, declaring its full readiness to assume governance of the enclave and restore essential services.Hamas has agreed to a detailed roadmap for the next phases of a ceasefire agreement, committing to the gradual disarmament of the group and other armed factions in parallel with an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the Peace Council and mediating nations announced.
The Board of Peace, alongside mediators Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States, said the agreement concludes months of negotiations conducted in good faith. The deal aims to implement US President Donald Trump’s vision for governance, security, humanitarian relief, and economic recovery in Gaza, as outlined in the comprehensive peace plan and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
US President Trump thanked Egyptian authorities for their efforts in finalising the agreement and establishing a roadmap for the second phase of the ceasefire. Describing the deal as “historic”, Trump called it a massive step towards lasting peace and security. “This agreement represents a critical step toward Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian government working in close cooperation with the Board of Peace to support the Palestinian people, ensuring Gaza will no longer be used as a launching pad for attacks,” he said.
The Board described the roadmap as a “historic breakthrough,” noting it marks Hamas’s first formal commitment to a practical plan to relinquish all its weapons, which will be followed by an Israeli withdrawal. The Council stated the agreement brings significant benefits to Gaza’s residents while providing security for Israelis, adding that the Gaza National Administration Committee will soon begin a gradual transitional phase to assume governing responsibilities.
Hamas and other Palestinian factions confirmed their engagement in the process for the second phase of the ceasefire, citing a national consensus to protect Palestinians and meet their humanitarian needs.
However, the groups stressed that their agreement to include the “heavy weapons” file is conditional. Disarmament is strictly linked to a complete end to hostilities, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, early recovery efforts, the entry of the administrative committee, and the deployment of international protection forces. Hamas also conditioned the move on the dismantling of armed gangs and militias formed by the occupation, reconstruction, ensuring the right to self-determination, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
The movement stated that implementing the second phase relies entirely on Israel’s adherence to all clauses of the first phase, calling the cessation of attacks the primary entry point.
Nickolay Mladenov, head of the High Representative for Gaza at Board of Peace, stated on the social media platform X that reaching the agreement on dismantling weapons and transitioning to a civilian administration took months of difficult negotiations, noting there were “several moments when I did not think we would succeed.”
Mladenov emphasised that implementation and verification mechanisms must be “real and effective,” reiterating that the Israeli withdrawal must run in parallel with the dismantling of weapons. He added that the “National Transitional and Administrative Council” and the Palestinian people require political and practical support to shape Gaza’s future, thanking the US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE, as well as the UN Security Council for its continuous emphasis on implementing Resolution 2803.
Aligned with President Trump’s comprehensive plan and Resolution 2803, the committee’s mission is guided by the principle of “one authority, one law, and one security system.” The committee noted it will coordinate fully with the Peace Council, the Office of the High Representative, the international stabilisation force, and regional partners to begin delivering services effectively and on a large scale.
Acknowledging the magnitude of the upcoming task, the committee emphasised that rebuilding Gaza requires sustained international commitment, substantial financial resources, and close cooperation among all partners to establish a safe, stable, and prosperous Gaza managed by legitimate Palestinian institutions.
