Trump says Board of Peace reached Hamas disarmament deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his “Board of Peace” has reached an agreement to disarm the Palestinian group Hamas and all other armed factions operating in Gaza. The statement, issued during a press briefing, indicated that the board’s negotiations have culminated in a formal commitment from the groups to relinquish their weapons. Trump emphasized that the agreement is a step toward stabilizing the region and preventing further violence.

In a separate development, Pakistan’s chief mediator reported that talks between Iran and the United States remain active, despite Washington’s recent “heavy wave of strikes” on Iranian targets. The strikes were carried out in retaliation for new attacks that had targeted Jordan, prompting the U.S. to intensify its military response. Pakistani officials said the negotiations continue in parallel with the U.S. military actions, underscoring the complexity of the diplomatic and security dynamics in the Middle East.

The situation remains fluid, with both diplomatic initiatives and military operations unfolding simultaneously. Readers are encouraged to follow the liveblog for real‑time updates on the evolving developments in Gaza, Iran‑U.S. negotiations, and the broader regional security context.