Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
US President Donald Trump claims an understanding has been reached with Israel regarding a Hamas disarmament deal, despite Israeli officials expressing skepticism. The proposed plan involves Hamas surrendering weapons in exchange for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Why it matters
This development represents a potential shift in the ongoing Gaza conflict, though internal Israeli political divisions threaten the viability of the agreement.
Israel has not yet agreed to plan for Hamas to surrender weapons in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland [Aaron Schwartz/AFP] By Joseph Stepansky Published On 31 Jul 2026 31 Jul 2026 United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel is “very happy” about the newly announced deal with the Palestinian group Hamas, even though the country has yet to agree to its terms.
Friday’s statement came as Trump led a cabinet meeting at Maryland’s Camp David, a presidential retreat.
The US president explained that the deal may go through “ups and down” as the situation remains “complex”, but he presented a rosy picture overall.
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