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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 31, 2026United States

Hamas Agrees to Disarmament Plan in Gaza

Hamas has agreed to a phased disarmament plan as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, contingent on Israeli troop withdrawals and the establishment of a new Palestinian technocratic government. The process involves transferring police weapons to a new committee and decommissioning heavy weaponry and tunnels over a period estimated between 200 and 350 days.

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Why It Matters

The agreement outlines a potential end to the war in Gaza, involving the surrender of Hamas's military infrastructure and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, though implementation faces significant logistical and political hurdles.

Key Facts

  • Hamas has agreed to a phased disarmament plan linked to Israeli troop withdrawals.
  • The agreement requires the transfer of police weapons to the U.S.-backed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
  • Decommissioning of heavy weapons, military production sites, and tunnels is scheduled to occur after the arrival of the Palestinian committee and the International Stabilization Force.
  • The disarmament process is estimated to take between 200 and 350 days.
  • The deal is guaranteed by the U.S., Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
  • Israel is not a signatory to the deal but has been consulted during negotiations.
  • Israel maintains that no withdrawal will occur from the 60% of Gaza it currently holds until the militant group is disarmed.
  • 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

organizationInternational Stabilization Force“Proposed security force for Gaza.”other251“Number of hostages taken on Oct. 7.”organizationNational Committee for the Administration of Gaza“U.S.-backed Palestinian technocratic committee.”organizationBoard of Peace“U.S.-established body overseeing the ceasefire.”organizationIsrael“State currently engaged in military operations in Gaza.”organizationHamas“Militant group and governing authority in Gaza.”personBassem Naim“Senior Hamas official.”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who announced the agreement.”