Trump announced Gaza peace plan that will lead to Hamas disarmament
US President Donald Trump has announced a peace plan for Gaza that includes the complete disarmament of Hamas and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. Hamas has reportedly agreed to the roadmap, which will be overseen by a newly established Board of Peace.
Why it matters
This development marks a potential turning point in the long-standing Israel-Gaza conflict, though the implementation of disarmament remains a complex challenge.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, with Hamas saying that the issue of weapons is tied to Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.
Palestinians salvage their belongings from the rubble of a building and tents destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Thursday, Jul 30, 2026. (Photo: AP/Jehad Alshrafi)
WASHINGTON: Hamas said on Friday (Jul 31) it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
United States President Donald Trump announced late on Thursday an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
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