Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches Gaza disarmament deal
Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
He thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
"This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people," Trump said.
"At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves," Trump added.
Earlier in the day, sources said that talks between mediators and Hamas leaders in Cairo on implementing a U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan made rare progress although an Israeli official said proposed terms were not satisfactory. #current_events