President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the Board of Peace has secured a historic agreement for the total disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups in the Gaza Strip. The deal outlines a transition toward a new Palestinian government and the eventual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory.
Rubio, Kushner, and Blair: The Architects of the Board of Peace
The Board of Peace (BoP) serves as the central engine for this diplomatic push, chaired by President Donald Trump. According to the report, the Executive Board includes high-profile figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body is designed to bypass traditional multilateral channels to direct the transitional administration and economic revitalization of the region.
Under this structure, the Board of Peace oversees the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).. The NCAG is a technocratic body tasked with managing international funding and coordinating the deployment of security forces, marking a shift toward a corporate-style management of post-conflict governance in Gaza.
The 20-Point Plan's Shift from Phase One to Phase Two
This disarmament agreement is a primary milestone of the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict," commonly known as the 20-Point Plan , which President Donald Trump unveiled in late September 2025. The strategy is divided into distinct stages: Phase One focused on freezing front lines and executing hostage releases in late 2025, while Phase Two, slated for 2026, focuses on the transition of security and governance.
However, the transition occurs against a backdrop of continued violence. As the report notes, Gaza health officials state that more than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since the Gaza ceasefire took effect in October 2025. This suggests that while the 20-Point Plan provides a theoretical roadmap, the ground reality remains volatile .
The International Stabilization Force and the Israeli Withdrawal
Security in the Gaza Strip is slated to transition from the Israeli military to an International Stabilization Force (ISF) working in tandem with a newly established Palestinian police force. President Donald Trump credited the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar,and Turkey in reaching this breakthrough, framing the deal as a way to ensure Gaza can no longer serve as a launching point for attacks against Israel.
Despite the announcement, the International Stabilization Force has not yet been fully assembled. The success of the Israeli withdrawal depends entirely on the ISF's ability to maintain order and enforce the disarmament of armed groups, a logistical challenge that remains largely undefined in the current framework.
The Silence of Hamas and the Unresolved Status of Jerusalem
A critical gap in the announcement is the lack of direct ratification by Hamas. While Hamas leaders have been meeting with mediators in Cairo and have indicated that talks are making progress, the group has not publicly endorsed the Board of Peace's claims. Without a formal agreement from the group that has ruled Gaza for nearly two decades, the disarmament claim remains a unilateral declaration by the Trump administration.
Furthermore, the framework ignores several "final status" issues that have historically derailed peace efforts. The current plan does not address the status of Jerusalem, the right of return for Palestinian refugees, or the future of Israeli settlements. With 1.2 million Palestinians still displaced and the health system in ruins, the omission of these core political issues and a clear funding source for reconstruction leaves the long-term stability of the deal in question.
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