Trump pushes for disarmament of Hamas as second stage of Gaza ceasefire begins

Donald Trump is pushing for Hamas's disarmament as the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins. Trump demanded Hamas immediately honor its commitments, including returning the final Israeli remains and proceeding to full demilitarization, warning of consequences for non-compliance. The disarmament of Hamas is a contentious issue in the ceasefire's second phase, along with the withdrawal of Israeli forces and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, which Israel has not fully implemented. Trump has proposed dismantling Hamas's weapons and tunnels with the support of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar, potentially through a "buy-back" program for smaller weapons. The second phase aims to establish transitional governance, demilitarization, and reconstruction in Gaza, while Trump will chair a "board of peace" to oversee this process.