Washington to Security Council: Disarming Gaza "Inevitable" and Hamas Will No Longer Have a Role in Governance

The United States informed the UN Security Council on Wednesday of the commencement of President Donald Trump's vision to disarm the Gaza Strip.

US envoy Mike Waltz clarified that the process will be carried out through an internationally funded "buyback program," aimed at withdrawing weapons and permanently decommissioning them, under the supervision of independent international observers.

This step comes as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement concluded last October.

The "Peace Council" formed by Trump, which includes 26 countries so far, is leading efforts to manage the sector transitionally until 2027.

This council will deploy an "international stabilization force" to impose security control, paving the way for the withdrawal of the “Israeli” army based on timelines linked to the success of disarmament.

Waltz stressed that "Hamas has no role in governing Gaza, directly or indirectly."

Despite indications that Hamas might accept discussing the disarmament issue with mediators, sources within the movement denied receiving any detailed proposal so far.

In contrast, the occupation's ambassador, Danny Danon, warned that Hamas is still "heavily armed," possessing nearly 60,000 assault rifles and thousands of rockets, considering the disarmament of this arsenal as the primary condition for any future stability.

It is worth noting that Russia and China abstained from voting on the Security Council resolution that authorized the "Peace Council" to administer Gaza, arguing that the plan marginalizes the role of the United Nations in favor of the US administration.

Nevertheless, Washington is proceeding with coordinating funding for the redevelopment of the sector and the destruction of tunnel infrastructure and weapons production facilities, ensuring they are not rebuilt.