Trump says Hamas ready to disarm as officials accuse both sides of holding up Gaza roadmap
Speaking aboard Air Force One, US president says Hamas is prepared to give up its weapons and hails progress in Gaza, days after Board of Peace officials said both Israel and Hamas were violating the US-backed agreement
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Hamas is willing to disarm, offering an optimistic view of the Gaza peace process. This assessment comes despite recent accusations from US Board of Peace officials that both Israel and Hamas have not fully implemented the US-backed roadmap. Trump highlighted a significant decline in Gaza fighting and the return of hostages as evidence of diplomatic progress, praising CIA Director John Ratcliffe and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Board of Peace officials previously told ynet that "both sides are still violating the 20-point agreement" and are working to bring them back into compliance to advance disarmament. They criticized Hamas for violations like kite launches and also criticized recent IDF operations, arguing these tactical actions could undermine disarmament efforts. Trump's assertion about Hamas's willingness to disarm could be a significant development if followed by concrete actions.
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