Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, intended to facilitate a transition to a new Palestinian government. The plan involves phased disarmament, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.
Why it matters
Represents a major geopolitical shift in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict with significant implications for regional security.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 30, 2026) announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
There was no immediate statement from Hamas on the agreement, but Mr. Trump's announcement came after sources familiar with the ongoing talks with mediators in Cairo told AFP that the Palestinian Islamist movement was progressing towards a deal involving the decommissioning of its weapons.
"Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY," Mr. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, saying disarmament would take place in "carefully structured phases."
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