The international community is abuzz with the news of a historic agreement aimed at securing the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. This monumental step towards lasting peace and security has been hailed by world leaders, with US President Donald Trump tweeting that the Board of Peace has reached a "HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza."
The agreement, contingent on the deployment of an International Stabilization Force to Gaza and Israel upholding its obligations under the October ceasefire agreement, marks a significant breakthrough in the region. A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the militant group has agreed to relinquish its weapons, paving the way for a new era of peace in the region.
However, not all parties have welcomed the agreement. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, another militant group in Gaza, has denied the reports, describing them as "inaccurate." The group was party to the ceasefire along with Hamas.
Meanwhile, tensions have escalated in the Middle East following reports that Iran's Revolutionary Guards has attacked two tanker ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz under American air escort. The Iranian military claims that the tankers had attempted to pass the strait via an "undeclared route," sparking a confrontation with US forces.
In another development, the Iranian military has targeted military infrastructure at an air base in Kuwait, state media reported. The attack was in response to US strikes on Qeshm island, with Iran having previously targeted American infrastructure at military bases in neighboring countries in retaliation.
