Trump's Gaza Disarmament Plan: Stages & Hamas Response

0:00It's March 27. This is Global News Today World Coverage, powered by AI. A new disarmament plan for Gaza has been presented to Hamas by President Trump's Board of Peace. It calls for the group to destroy its extensive tunnel network and surrender weapons in stages over eight months. The process starts with a committee of Palestinian technocrats taking security control of the area, ending with Israeli forces pulling out completely. Once everything is verified free of arms. The plan lays out five key stages. First, over 15 days, the technocrats assume control and prep for weapons collection. Next, from day 16 to 60, Israel removes heavy gear like tanks from its zones, and international forces arrive. Then, in the heaviest phase around days 30 to 90, Hamas hands over big weapons and allows tunnel demolition. Hamas has confirmed the plan's details, but hasn't responded publicly yet, saying it's under review. Other groups like Islam and Jihad have pushed back, arguing it focuses too much on disarmament

1:02before rebuilding or Israeli pullouts. Many in Gaza remain displaced after two years of fighting. The plan pushes for one authority, one law, and one weapon in Gaza, with only approved forces carrying arms. Reconstruction would start only in cleared, demilitarized spots, overseen by a verification committee led by a top envoy. Meanwhile, this comes after an October ceasefire that split control of Gaza, with Hamas holding firm against past disarmament, calls unless tied to A. broader political deal. Officials say talks continue as both sides weigh the next steps toward lasting calm.