Trump: Board of Peace Reaches Hamas Disarmament Deal

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his newly formed ‘Board of Peace’ has successfully brokered a deal to disarm the Palestinian militant group Hamas and all other armed factions in the Gaza Strip. The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions, with Washington conducting a heavy wave of airstrikes against Iran-linked targets in retaliation for attacks on Jordan. Simultaneously, Pakistan, acting as a mediator, insists that nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States remain on track despite the military escalation.

Trump’s Board of Peace: A New Diplomatic Tool

In a statement from the White House, Trump described the agreement as a historic step toward stability in the Middle East. The ‘Board of Peace,’ an ad hoc panel established by the president earlier this year, has reportedly secured commitments from Hamas to surrender its weapons and cease hostilities. While few details have been released, the deal is expected to involve international monitoring and a phased handover of arms under the supervision of regional partners. Trump characterized the pact as a victory for his administration’s ‘peace through strength’ approach, though critics question the feasibility of disarmament in a territory long plagued by conflict.

Gaza: A Fragile Context

Hamas, which has controlled Gaza since 2007, has been designated a terrorist group by the United States and many Western nations. Previous ceasefires have collapsed, and the group’s military wing has been heavily armed through clandestine channels. The Board of Peace’s role—an unprecedented diplomatic vehicle—raises questions about its composition and authority. Neither Hamas nor other armed groups in Gaza have publicly confirmed the agreement, leaving its veracity uncertain.

Iran-US Tensions: Pakistan Steps In

Even as Trump touted the Gaza deal, the United States military carried out what it described as a ‘heavy wave of strikes’ on Iran-backed forces in retaliation for fresh attacks on US personnel in Jordan. The strikes targeted multiple sites in Syria and Iraq, according to Pentagon officials. Despite the military action, Pakistani mediators have maintained that negotiations between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program are still active. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying the talks continue ‘on a parallel track,’ separate from the airstrikes. Analysts view this as an attempt to prevent a full-blown regional war.

The Mediator’s Challenge

Pakistan’s role as a go-between is delicate: it maintains ties with both the US and Iran, and its leadership has urged restraint on all sides. The ongoing strikes, however, threaten to undermine the diplomatic process. Iran has condemned the US attacks as a violation of sovereignty, but has not officially broken off negotiations.

Implications and Next Steps

The convergence of these two developments—a potential disarmament deal in Gaza and fragile Iran-US talks—highlights the volatile landscape of Middle East diplomacy. For Trump, the Board of Peace’s alleged success could serve as a campaign talking point, but implementation will require buy-in from Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority. Meanwhile, the Iran-US track hangs in the balance as airstrikes continue. The coming days will test whether diplomatic achievements can withstand military realities.