Trump Says Hamas Must Surrender Weapons or Face Destruction President Donald Trump stated on January 22nd that the terrorist group Hamas must fully disarm as part of a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, or they will face destruction. Trump announced the charter for the Board of Peace, a mechanism to oversee security, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza after a cease-fire. He indicated that the war in Gaza is nearing its end and that Hamas has committed to disarming, a commitment they must uphold.

• President Trump demanded Hamas fully disarm under a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza.
• Failure to disarm will result in destruction for Hamas.
• Trump announced the charter for the Board of Peace during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
• The Board of Peace will oversee security, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza.
• Trump declared the war in Gaza is coming to an end.
• Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm as part of the peace process.