Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump claims a new deal will lead to Hamas disarming and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, though Palestinian officials dispute the terms. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy saw a slight slowdown in GDP growth to 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026.
Why it matters
The potential resolution of the Gaza conflict and the health of the U.S. economy are critical indicators for global stability and domestic policy.
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President Trump is claiming that Hamas will completely disarm and Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza under a new groundbreaking deal. But a senior official from the Palestinian militant group told NPR they would only give up their weapons if Israel withdraws from Gaza first, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to respond. The president said that his Board of Peace agreed to the plan with the support of mediators from Egypt, Turkey and Qatar. The announcement comes more than nine months after a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire was signed.
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