Washington DC [US], July 31 (ANI): The Board of Peace and mediators Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye and the US announced on Thursday (local time) that Hamas has agreed to a detailed roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire, including a plan for the group to relinquish its weapons.

In a post on X, the Board of Peace said the agreement followed months of 'intensive, good faith negotiations' aimed at advancing US President Donald Trump's vision for new governance, security, humanitarian relief, reconstruction and economic recovery in Gaza, as outlined in the Comprehensive Peace Plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

https://x.com/BoardOfPeace/status/2082992046449496263

'The Roadmap represents a historic breakthrough. For the first time, Hamas officially has committed to an actionable plan for relinquishing all its weapons, which will be followed by Israeli withdrawal from Gaza,' the Board of Peace said.

It said the agreement could bring 'significant benefits' to the people of Gaza, who have 'waited for too long for a better future,' while also providing security for Israel.

The Board said the focus would now shift to implementation, adding that it had worked closely with the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which would soon begin a phased transition towards full authority, backed by the International Stabilization Force (ISF).

The Board said the process would also accelerate the implementation of the rule of law, security measures and humanitarian improvements in Gaza.

The post added, 'Our focus now turns to implementation. The Board of Peace has worked closely with the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). It will soon begin a phased transition toward full authority, backed by the International Stabilization Force (ISF), and will accelerate implementation of the rule of law, security, and humanitarian improvement in Gaza.'

However, as per Al Jazeera, Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas's negotiating delegation, said that for it to implement any step of the peace deal, it will be necessary for Israel to fulfil their 'obligations' under the agreement.

He said, 'Hamas will not implement any step of the Gaza peace deal if the Israeli occupation forces do not fulfil their obligations under the agreement.'