Trump unveils roadmap aimed at achieving peace in Gaza.
The plan proposes dismantling heavy weapons, tunnels and military sites under oversight from a national committee and international monitoring mechanism.
Key points to watch
- Timeline trigger: Implementation begins within 14 days after all parties formally approve the agreement, with phases unlocked only after independent verification.
- Ceasefire preconditions: A complete halt to military operations and full adherence to ceasefire protocols are required before later phases can proceed.
- Transitional authority: The NCAG assumes civilian and security responsibilities, audits finances, and becomes the sole regulator of weapons under the principle of “One Authority, One Law, One Weapon.”
- Disarmament sequence: Heavy weapons, tunnels, and military sites are dismantled and stored under NCAG and international supervision, while militias are disbanded according to a set timetable.
- Security handover: Israeli withdrawals are tied to verified disarmament milestones, with an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force securing Gaza.
- Oversight mechanism: An independent Implementation and Verification Committee certifies each phase, reflecting the plan’s “zero trust” approach.
The immediate reaction from Hamas and Israel was not available at the time of Trump’s announcement, but the Board of Peace indicated that Hamas had agreed to the roadmap in principle, setting the stage for further diplomatic efforts to turn the framework into reality.
Trump announces Gaza peace roadmap aimed at Hamas disarmament
In a surprise announcement on Thursday, July 30, 2026, President Donald Trump declared what he called a historic breakthrough toward ending the Gaza conflict, centered on a phased roadmap.
Speaking via Truth Social, Trump said his Board of Peace had secured an agreement he described as a “monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY,” tied to his broader 20-Point Plan for Gaza.
The deal, negotiated over roughly eight months, is built on verification rather than promises, reflecting what officials termed a “zero trust” approach between Israel and Hamas.
What the roadmap requires
The draft roadmap released alongside Trump’s post lays out a tightly sequenced process: implementation is to begin within 14 days of formal approval by all parties, and no new phase can start until an independent Implementation and Verification Committee certifies that every obligation in the previous phase has been fulfilled.
The plan demands a complete cessation of military operations and full compliance with ceasefire protocols before subsequent steps proceed, aiming to prevent either side from exploiting gaps or ambiguities.
At the heart of the arrangement is the transfer of civilian and security responsibilities in Gaza to a transitional body—the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The NCAG, described as a technocratic committee of Palestinian experts, would continue running public institutions and essential services while conducting a comprehensive audit of Gaza’s finances and administration.
The roadmap enshrines the principle of “One Authority, One Law, One Weapon,” making the NCAG the sole authority for regulating weapons, issuing licenses, and enforcing law across the territory.
Disarmament is to be carried out in stages under international monitoring. Heavy weapons, military production sites, and tunnel networks would be dismantled and stored under NCAG supervision, with an international mechanism overseeing the process to ensure transparency.
Militias operating in Gaza would be dismantled according to an agreed timetable, and crucially, surrendered weapons would not be handed over to Israel or any other Palestinian faction; instead, they would remain under the transitional administration’s authority.
Security transition and international role
As disarmament advances, Israeli forces are to withdraw in line with verified milestones, while an International Stabilization Force works alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure Gaza.
Officials said this dual presence is intended to prevent a security vacuum and to build confidence that Gaza will not be used again as a base for attacks on Israel.
The plan also envisages reconstruction efforts accelerating once final verification confirms that Gaza is effectively devoid of offensive weaponry and that the NCAG has consolidated control.
Trump’s post emphasized that the agreement marks a “major milestone” in implementing his 20-Point Plan, and he thanked mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—as well as his negotiation team for their roles in brokering the deal.
The White House had previously framed the Board of Peace as the body responsible for strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza moves from conflict toward development.
Why this matters now
For many observers, the significance lies less in the ambition of the plan than in its mechanics: a verification-first architecture, clear sequencing, and an explicit commitment that progress depends on independently confirmed compliance.
That design seeks to address the long-standing lack of trust that has derailed earlier ceasefires by tying each step to observable actions rather than political assurances.
If implemented as described, the roadmap could reshape governance in Gaza, consolidate authority under a single Palestinian body, and create conditions for a sustained reduction in violence.