Hamas has agreed to disarm as part of a deal announced

Why in news

Hamas agreed to disarm as part of a 20-point plan announced by US President Donald Trump to end the conflict with Israel.

Background

Hamas agreed to hand over weapons to the International Stabilisation Force. The deal was reached through negotiations involving mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt.

Facts for Prelims

• Intl. orgInternational Stabilisation Force: The body designated to receive weapons from Hamas.
• Fact20-point plan: The specific framework announced by the US to end the conflict.
• PlaceGaza: The primary location of the conflict and disarmament agreement.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of international mediation and multilateral cooperation in resolving long-standing regional conflicts in the Middle East.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• role of mediators (Qatar, Turkey, Egypt)
• impact of disarmament on regional stability
• challenges of international peacekeeping forces

Keywords: multilateralism · disarmament · mediation · regional stability · peacekeeping

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