Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Agreement for Gaza
US President Donald Trump says a Hamas disarmament agreement has been reached under his Gaza peace plan. The proposed phased process links the surrender of weapons to Israeli withdrawal, new Palestinian rule and the deployment of an international Gaza security force.
Hamas Disarmament Deal Announced by Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, July 30, that his Board of Peace had reached what he called a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
In a Truth Social post, Trump described the reported breakthrough as a major step toward lasting peace and security. He said it would advance the next phase of his 20-point plan for ending the Gaza conflict and replacing armed factional control with a new Palestinian administration.
The announcement represents the clearest US claim so far that negotiations have moved beyond general commitments toward a practical disarmament process. However, important gaps remain. Hamas officials described the terms under discussion as a draft, while Israel had not formally accepted the reported framework at the time of the announcement.
Gaza Peace Plan Links Weapons to Israeli Withdrawal
Trump said Hamas and other armed factions would surrender their weapons in phases rather than through a single immediate handover. Israeli forces would gradually withdraw as mediators verify progress under the agreement.
The broader Gaza peace plan also calls for the dismantling of military infrastructure, including heavy weapons and tunnel networks. A Palestinian technocratic administration would eventually take responsibility for civilian governance, working with the internationally backed Board of Peace.
The White House previously described Trump’s 20-point framework as a roadmap covering security, reconstruction, governance and long-term stability. The formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza marked an earlier step in the plan’s second phase.
The agreement could create a route toward reconstruction, but only if the parties settle major disputes over the timing of disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and guarantees against renewed fighting.
Gaza Security Force Would Replace Armed Groups
Under the proposed framework, an International Stabilisation Force would help maintain security as Israeli troops leave selected areas. A newly trained Palestinian police force would also take over local policing responsibilities.
The international force is expected to assist with weapons collection, border security and coordination between Palestinian authorities and Israeli forces. Trump said the new structure would prevent Gaza from again becoming a base for attacks against Israel.
Hamas has previously linked disarmament to a complete Israeli withdrawal and meaningful reconstruction. One Hamas official said the group would not implement the arrangement if Israel failed to meet its own obligations, showing that the agreement remains conditional despite Trump’s confident announcement.
Cairo Talks Show Progress but Questions Remain
Trump thanked Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for mediating the negotiations and praised his diplomatic team for helping secure the reported agreement. The three countries have played central roles in discussions involving Hamas, Israel and the United States.
Talks in Cairo showed unusual signs of progress, but Israeli officials reportedly said the terms under discussion were not yet acceptable. Hamas representatives also stopped short of confirming that every element had received final approval.
Violence continued despite the diplomatic announcement. Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including two children, according to medical officials cited in reporting from the region. The deaths highlighted the difference between announcing a framework and achieving a durable end to fighting.
The deal could become the most important development in Trump’s Gaza strategy, but implementation will determine whether it produces lasting change. Inspectors must verify weapons handovers, Israel must agree to a withdrawal schedule, and the new Palestinian administration must gain enough authority to govern effectively.
Until those conditions are met, the announcement should be treated as a significant diplomatic framework rather than a completed peace settlement.
