Trump says Board of Peace reaches 'historic' agreement as Hamas 'disarmed'

The US President said the move is a 'monumental step toward lasting peace and security' 00:59, Fri, Jul 31, 2026 Updated: 00:59, Fri, Jul 31, 2026 Trump says the Board of Peace have made a historic agreement (Image: Getty)US President Trump has announced that his Board of Peace has reached a "historic agreement" in relation to Hamas.Hamas is a Palestinian Islamist militant group and political movement. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe group was founded in 1987 and has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. The United States, United Kingdom and Israel have designated it as a terrorist organisation.Trump said that the agreement marks a "critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government".He claims that in the plan Israel will gain "the security it deserves" as Gaza is set to become "safe for residents".He posted on Truth Social: "Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement f...