Trump's mediators offer Hamas formal proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza

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by Abu Bakr Bashir
March 19, 2026
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Trump mediators presented Hamas with a formal proposal to surrender all weapons in exchange for Gaza reconstruction.

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Mediators working on behalf of the Trump administration have presented Hamas with a formal proposal requiring the militant group to surrender all its weapons in exchange for Gaza's reconstruction, according to NPR. The proposal represents a significant escalation in mediation efforts aimed at resolving the conflict and establishing post-war conditions in the territory. Hamas has not yet publicly responded to the terms. The initiative underscores efforts by Trump's negotiating team to broker a comprehensive settlement that links disarmament to rebuilding resources.

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Trump administration mediators have formally presented Hamas with a weapons disarmament proposal linked to reconstruction aid.

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