ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has agreed to the disarmament deal set forth by US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, the Saudi state-owned Al-Hadath reported on Sunday afternoon, citing a source familiar with the matter.

The deal, announced by Trump on Thursday night, includes the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, which would then lead to an IDF withdrawal.

Following the withdrawal, the International Stabilization Force (ISF) will begin reconstruction in cooperation with new civil forces. Israel has criticized the agreement, saying that its implementation hinges on disarming Hamas as a pre-condition.

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.
Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)

Hamas reportedly begins distributing personal weapons to members 

Late Saturday night, however, a Palestinian source told Israeli public broadcaster KAN News that “Hamas will not disarm. Period."

According to the source, Hamas began distributing individual weapons to the terrorist group’s operatives in the Gaza Strip amid the announcement of the deal.

The goal of the rifle distribution is to ensure that weapons stay in the hands of Hamas members under the guise of personal ownership.

Ruby Sadikman contributed to this report.