Donald Trump announces historic deal for disarmament of Hamas in Gaza

On July 31, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his "Peace Council" had reached a historic agreement aimed at the total disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. The deal, which aims to end the conflict following the fragile ceasefire established on October 10, 2025, includes the phased withdrawal of Israeli forces and the deployment of an International Stabilization Force to work with a new Palestinian police force.

While officials from Hamas confirmed that an agreement had been reached after weeks of negotiations in Egypt, the reception remains mixed. An unnamed Israeli official expressed reservations, noting that the proposal currently falls short of the Israeli government's demands for the complete demilitarization of the enclave. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the development as a rare positive sign amidst regional instability, though he urged a cessation of hostilities across all active fronts.

Cairo is expected to host a meeting between mediators and involved parties to coordinate the implementation of this second phase of the truce. The future of the agreement depends on reconciling the details of the disarmament process with the security guarantees required by Israel.