Hamas and mediators reach framework for weapon disarmament in Gaza

On July 30, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a historic agreement had been reached in Cairo for the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza. While Trump characterized the development as a complete disarmament process, a Hamas official described the arrangement as a draft, and U.S. officials noted that Israeli authorities remain skeptical regarding the group's willingness to surrender its heavy weaponry.

The agreement entails a gradual inventory and storage of weapons to be overseen by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, rather than total surrender to Israel. This process is contingent upon the committee's entry into the Gaza Strip and the deployment of an International Stabilization Force. According to Egyptian state media, the plan also includes provisions for early recovery efforts in the enclave. Mediators are expected to meet again in Cairo soon to formally reaffirm all parties' commitments to the deal, though the specific timeline for the commencement of the stabilization mission remains to be finalized.