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Hamas Announces Agreement to Disarm Amid Gaza Conflict

Hamas has reached an agreement to disarm contingent on Israeli concessions, marking a pivotal moment in the Gaza conflict.

Editorial Desk

July 31, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Gaza City, Palestine — Hamas announced on Friday that it has reached an agreement to disarm, a significant development that could contribute to ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. However, the process is expected to face numerous challenges — and may take considerable time to implement.

The agreement is conditional on Israel making corresponding concessions, including the cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of its troops from Palestinian territory, according to a Hamas official and a regional official who spoke to the Associated Press.

Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim confirmed the development in a post on X, stating that the group has agreed to a roadmap for disarmament provided that Israel fulfills its part of the bargain.

The announcement comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump declared a deal aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict. The specifics of Trump’s deal haven’t been detailed in the report.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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