Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept

Former President Donald Trump announced on July 31, 2026, what he described as a "historic agreement" for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. The announcement, made via Truth Social, hailed the deal as a significant stride towards lasting peace and security in the region, following months of negotiations by his "Board of Peace". The agreement outlines a phased disarmament of Hamas, coupled with a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces and the establishment of an international stabilization force alongside a new Palestinian police presence to manage security.

While Hamas officials have reportedly agreed to the roadmap for decommissioning their weapons, they have conditioned this on Israel simultaneously fulfilling its commitments, particularly regarding a complete withdrawal from Gaza. However, Israel has not yet formally accepted the terms of the agreement. Israeli officials have expressed skepticism about the plan and reiterated their long-standing demand for complete disarmament and demilitarization as a precondition for any peace process, indicating their objections to the current proposal.

The proposed agreement aims to implement the stalled second phase of a ceasefire plan brokered by Trump last October, which sought to end the conflict that began in October 2023. Despite the cautious optimism surrounding Trump's announcement, the differing preconditions and lack of official acceptance from Israel highlight ongoing hurdles to the full implementation of the deal.