Gaza’s “Board of Peace” sets deadline for Hamas disarmament

A new report has brought renewed international attention to the future of Gaza’s security landscape, revealing plans to impose a defined timeline for the disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian factions.

According to informed sources, a United States-backed “Board of Peace,” expected to be chaired by President Donald Trump himself, is preparing to issue a final ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the surrender of its weapons within a period ranging from 3 to 5 months.

The move reflects a growing consensus among key international actors that disarmament is a prerequisite for any lasting political settlement and post-war reconstruction in Gaza.

A final ultimatum to Hamas

According to the report, the “Board of Peace” is expected to formally notify Hamas in the coming days that it must accept full disarmament as part of the second phase of the Trump peace initiative. The ultimatum would require Hamas to hand over all categories of weapons in its possession, including light arms, rockets and explosive devices, within a narrowly defined timeframe.

The proposal reportedly leaves little room for ambiguity. Hamas would be given a short window to respond, signaling either acceptance of the disarmament framework or rejection of the plan altogether. Officials familiar with the discussions describe the deadline as a critical test of the group’s willingness to transition away from armed control toward a political arrangement for Gaza.

Who would carry out disarmament?

One of the most notable elements of the plan is the mechanism proposed for implementing disarmament. Rather than relying on the Israeli army or an international military force, the collection of weapons would be carried out by Palestinian police forces operating under a planned technocratic administration for Gaza.

These police units, trained in recent months, would act on behalf of a civilian-led governing body tasked with managing the territory during a transitional phase. The process of collecting and securing weapons is estimated to take between 3 and 5 months, assuming cooperation from armed factions.

An international stabilization force would be deployed in parallel to maintain overall security, but it would not be directly involved in disarming Hamas, a distinction intended to reduce friction and lend the process greater local legitimacy.

Disarmament as a vital condition for reconstruction

Senior officials cited in the report stress that disarming Gaza is viewed as a non-negotiable condition for advancing the broader peace plan. Without the removal of weapons from Hamas and other factions, reconstruction efforts are expected to stall, and international donors are unlikely to release funds for rebuilding the devastated enclave.

From the perspective of the plan’s backers, disarmament is essential not only for Israel’s security concerns but also for creating a stable environment in which a civilian administration can function. The argument is that no meaningful political or economic recovery can take place while armed groups retain independent military power.

While the emphasis remains on voluntary compliance, the report suggests that international actors have discussed more coercive alternatives. Should Hamas refuse to surrender its weapons, there is said to be agreement among key stakeholders to grant Israel authorization to carry out disarmament by force.

This prospect underscores the high stakes of the ultimatum. For Hamas, acceptance would mark a historic shift away from armed resistance as the foundation of its power. Rejection, however, could pave the way for renewed military confrontation under international cover.