Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal.
They publishedPalestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
First reportNPR · 3 Aug, 07:03Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 4 Aug, 06:00Z
Span23 hours · 11.5h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
After Trump’s July 30 Hamas disarmament agreement announcement, Israeli strikes continued, killing at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza in one day.
Why
Hamas says implementation depends on Israeli obligations, while Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 152 deaths in July, the year’s deadliest month.
Watch
Further strikes, implementation of the disarmament deal, and West Bank settler violence and arrests amid elections remain key developments.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Israel says its intelligence shows Hamas remains determined to rearm and rebuild its military.
- Doron Spielman warns Gaza withdrawal cannot occur before Hamas disarms completely.
- Trump's ceasefire plan envisions phased disarmament, international forces, and new governance.
- Agreement details include transferring Hamas police weapons to a Palestinian technocratic committee.
- Israeli elections in October influence the likelihood of significant troop withdrawals.
Summary
- Board of Peace overseeing Gaza postwar transition met Netanyahu amid disarmament talks.
- Mladenov aims for complete decommissioning of weapons in Gaza and civilian governance shift.
- Mladenov pressed Israel to halt strikes as Hamas decommissioning proceeds.
- Hamas and factions commit to second phase of ceasefire obligations, awaiting mediator response.
- Ceasefire backdrop: Netanyahu's security concerns followed by intensified Israeli strikes and rising casualties.
Summary
- Trump announced a 'historic agreement' on July 30 for Hamas disarmament in Gaza.
- Hamas negotiator Ghazi Hamad said the deal hinges on Israel fulfilling obligations.
- Israeli forces continue strikes, with at least 19 Palestinians killed in a single day.
- Gaza Health Ministry: July the deadliest month in Gaza this year, 152 killed.
- West Bank settler violence and arrests accompany the broader escalation amid elections.