Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas
US President Donald Trump announced that a Board of Peace has secured an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. The plan, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops and reconstruction efforts, is being framed as a major milestone in Trump's broader Middle East peace strategy.
Why it matters
This represents a significant geopolitical shift in the Israel-Palestine conflict, involving international mediation and a new governance framework for Gaza.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Helen Sullivan BBC News Reuters Palestinians inspect the site of Wednesday's Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City, 30 July 2026. US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza and that an official statement would be released soon. Israel has yet to comment.
The board, created and led by Trump, said in a statement that the agreement concludes months of "intensive, good faith negotiations", and that its focus is now on implementation.
It is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan includes the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the reconstruction of Gaza.
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