US President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a historic breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, saying an agreement has been reached on the complete disarmament of Hamas and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The Gaza Board of Peace says an "actionable plan" is now in place and has shifted its focus to implementation. The roadmap aims to facilitate Hamas's disarmament, support an Israeli military withdrawal, and establish a transitional administration led by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), backed by an International Stabilization Force (ISF). While Hamas officials have acknowledged discussions on weapons and withdrawal, Israel has not yet officially responded to the proposal.

A major shift is unfolding in Gaza after Hamas announced the temporary dissolution of its emergency governing committee, marking one of the most significant changes to the group's civilian administration since it took control of the territory nearly two decades ago. The move paves the way for a proposed technocratic civilian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a body expected to oversee civilian governance during the next phase of the post-war transition. Hamas also confirmed the resignation of Emergency Committee chief Mohammed Al-Farra as part of the restructuring process. While the decision is being viewed as a significant political development, it does not resolve the biggest obstacle to a broader peace agreement. Israel continues to insist that Hamas' weapons must be placed under the authority of the NCAG or another agreed security framework before any long-term settlement can move forward. The governance transition comes as negotiations over the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire remain stalled. Hamas has emphasized Israel's obligations under the ceasefire agreement, while Israel maintains that it will not accept a return of Hamas rule and has also rejected an immediate transfer of power to the Palestinian Authority. WATCH