In a post on social media, Trump declared: "Today, the Board of ‌Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza." He added that the process would be carried out in phases.

Calling the agreement a breakthrough, Trump said: "This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY."

He said the deal would pave the way for Gaza to be governed by a new Palestinian administration working closely with the Board of Peace while addressing Israel's long-standing security concerns.

"At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks," Trump said.

However, Hamas stopped short of confirming a final agreement. 

A source close to the group told Reuters the proposal remains a draft and would require heavy weapons to be stored under the control of a Palestinian administration rather than handed over to Israel.

Hamas negotiator Ghazi Hamad also ruled out immediate disarmament, saying: "We will not take ⁠any action regarding disarmament prior to Israel's withdrawal from the Strip."

Israeli officials appeared unconvinced. Before Trump's announcement, an Israeli official said Israel had rejected an earlier proposal because it failed to meet its demands for the complete removal of Hamas' weapons from Gaza.

"Israel demands the complete disarmament of Hamas, including the removal of weapons from Gaza and the complete demilitarization of the Strip as a precondition for any process," the official said.

The official added: "The 15-point document in question does not provide a satisfactory response to these demands and Israel conveyed its objections."

A U.S. official also acknowledged Israel's doubts, saying the country is "very skeptical that Hamas will disarm."

Despite those concerns, the official expressed confidence that Hamas would comply with the agreement.

"We're very confident they will adhere to it," the official said. "If they don't, obviously President Trump would be very, very disappointed."

Questions also remain over how long implementation would take. While a Board of Peace official estimated the process could last between 200 and 320 days, another U.S. official suggested that timeline should not be considered definitive.

The announcement came as violence continued in Gaza, where Palestinian medics said Israeli strikes killed at least six people, including two children, earlier on Thursday.