President Donald Trump says he has reached a major new milestone in his Gaza peace plan, announcing what he calls a historic agreement for Hamas to disarm. In a Truth Social post Thursday night, Trump announced a “historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” writing that it was a “monumental step toward lasting peace and security.” The board of peace says Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire after months of negotiations. History of the war in GazaThe “historic agreement” comes nearly three years after the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7, 2023. The Iran conflict continuesBut despite the agreement, war in the Middle East continues.