Trump's Peace Proposal: Hamas Disarmament & Gaza Reconstruction

0:00You're listening to Global News today, powered by the Daily News now. President Trump's border piece has handed Hamas a formal proposal to disarm completely as part of his broader plan for Gaza's future. The document outlined steps for the group to lay down all weapons, which Israel and Hamas initially agreed to back in October. So far, Hamas has turned it down, stalling progress on reconstruction and Israeli troop withdrawals. The proposal came up during recent meetings in Cairo, led by Trump's envoy, Nicolay Madinov, and aide Ariae Lightstone. Madinov stressed that full decommissioning by Hamas and all armed groups is non-negotiable, calling it a clear choice for the Palestinian people amid, ongoing relief efforts. Hamas leaders worry about giving up even light arms, like rifles, fearing attacks from rival militias in Gaza, some linked to Israel. Sentients have flared with deadly clashes since the October ceasefire, and prominent Hamas figures have rejected disarmament outright in recent months.

1:00In cinemas on the table include possible amnesty for Hamas members and targeted investments to rebuild the enclave where most of Gaza's 2 million people are homeless after two years of war. Israel controls about half the territory and demands total disarmament while funding remains shaky. Trump secured $7 billion in pledges. From Gulf nations in February, but only a fraction has materialized, talks hit pause at the end of February, when the U.S. is really conflict with Iran heated up, leaving Gaza divided in reconstruction on hold as all, sides weigh their next moves.