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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiJuly 31, 2026Miami-Dade

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

Hamas 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 transferring police weapons to a Palestinian technocratic committee and decommissioning heavy weaponry, though significant political and security obstacles remain.

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Why It Matters

The proposed deal aims to end the ongoing war in Gaza, which has resulted in over 73,000 Palestinian deaths and the displacement of millions, by establishing a framework for disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.

Key Facts

  • Hamas agreed to disarm as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.
  • The deal requires Israel to halt strikes and withdraw from Gaza in structured phases.
  • Hamas-run police weapons are to be transferred to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
  • Decommissioning of heavy weapons, tunnels, and military sites is scheduled to occur after the arrival of international forces and the Palestinian committee.
  • The disarmament process is estimated to take between 200 and 350 days.
  • Hamas states that laying down heavy weapons is contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state.
  • Israel currently controls approximately 60% of Gaza territory.
  • The ceasefire is guaranteed by the U.S., Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
  • The war began following the October 7, 2023, attack which 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 conducting 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”organizationBoard of Peace“Body established by Trump to oversee the ceasefire”organizationHamas“Militant group currently governing Gaza”locationGaza“Territory affected by the conflict”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister facing reelection”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who announced the deal”