Board of Peace Formally Presents Hamas with Written Disarmament Proposal

Trump's Board of Peace formally handed Hamas a written disarmament proposal on March 21, according to senior Arab and US officials. The phased plan calls for Hamas to surrender heavy weapons — including rockets, missile launchers, and tunnel infrastructure — in the first 90 days, followed by gradual collection of lighter arms over a subsequent period of up to eight months. A 'buy-back' scheme offering financial incentives is under consideration for militants who surrender personal weapons. Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov described the engagement as 'very serious.' Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has previously rejected disarmament while Gaza remains under occupation, and Arab officials expected Hamas to respond with a counteroffer in coming days.