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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 31, 2026Miami-Dade

Hamas announces conditional disarmament plan as part of U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Hamas has stated it will begin disarming as part of a U.S.-brokered deal that requires Israel to halt strikes and withdraw from Gaza. The agreement involves a phased process of weapon transfers to a Palestinian technocratic committee and the deployment of international forces, though significant political and security obstacles remain.

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Why It Matters

The proposed deal outlines a potential end to the war in Gaza, impacting the security and governance of 2 million residents and the future of Israeli military operations in the territory.

Key Facts

  • Hamas agreed to disarm as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.
  • The disarmament process is structured in phases and is estimated to take between 200 and 350 days.
  • Hamas-run police will transfer weapons to a U.S.-backed Palestinian technocratic committee.
  • Heavy weapons and tunnel decommissioning are contingent on the arrival of international forces and the Palestinian committee.
  • Israel currently controls approximately 60% of Gaza territory.
  • The deal is guaranteed by the U.S., Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
  • Hamas states that heavy weapon disarmament is contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state.
  • Israel has not officially signed the deal and maintains that no withdrawal will occur before disarmament.
  • The war began on Oct. 7, 2023, following an attack that killed 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages.
  • Gaza's Health Ministry reports over 73,000 Palestinian deaths since the start of the conflict.

Who's Mentioned

personNeil Quilliam“Middle East expert at Chatham House”locationIsrael“Nation currently engaged in military operations in Gaza”other251“Number of hostages taken on Oct 7, 2023”organizationNational Committee for the Administration of Gaza“U.S.-backed Palestinian technocratic committee”other200“Lower bound of days for disarmament process”organizationBoard of Peace“Body established by Trump to oversee the ceasefire”organizationHamas“Militant group currently governing parts of Gaza”locationGaza“Territory affected by the conflict”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister facing reelection”other73,000“Reported Palestinian death toll”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who announced the deal”