Hamas agrees to ceasefire roadmap including disarmament in Gaza

Negotiations held in Cairo have reached a critical juncture as Hamas officially announced its acceptance of a new 15-point roadmap aimed at stabilizing the Gaza Strip. This agreement marks the transition into the second phase of a ceasefire process originally established in October 2025. Key provisions of the current plan include the total disarmament of Hamas and a gradual withdrawal of forces, which the organization described as a necessary concession to protect the Palestinian population from further displacement and death.

This development follows the successful conclusion of the first phase in January 2026, which involved the exchange of remaining hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli facilities. The ongoing peace efforts are aligned with a broader plan advocated by U.S. President Donald Trump, intended to end the two-year conflict. International mediators are currently reviewing the roadmap and awaiting a formal response from the Israeli government regarding the feasibility and implementation of these conditions. While Hamas has publicly confirmed its agreement, stakeholders characterize the situation as delicate, with regional stability remaining highly dependent on the final assessment of these terms by Israeli officials.