Rushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark the first credible step toward ending the Gaza war.
They publishedRushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
First reportAl Jazeera · 30 Jul, 22:34Z
Latest reportBBC · 31 Jul, 04:25Z
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Why it matters
What
Hamas accepted a framework to inventory and store weapons in Gaza under Palestinian supervision, as Khalil al-Hayya gained the Gaza-based leadership.
Why
The plan could remove a major hurdle to the Trump-backed Gaza peace initiative and become a consequential political decision for Hamas.
Watch
Whether disarmament proceeds, leadership talks advance, and skeptical Gazans see an end to war and relief for displaced people.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Trump claims his 'Board of Peace' reached an agreement to disarm Hamas and other Gaza groups.
- He says the deal paves the way for a new Palestinian government aligned with the Board.
- Israel would withdraw and be replaced by an International Stabilisation Force with a new Palestinian police.
- Hamas has not commented; talks in Cairo with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye continue.
- Trump ties the disarmament to his October ceasefire deal amid ongoing Gaza devastation.
Summary
- Trump announced an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas as a step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
- Israel demands full disarmament and removal of weapons before any process proceeds, according to an Israeli official.
- Hamas officials reportedly respond positively but it’s unclear if they agree to full disarmament.
- The roadmap envisions phased authority transfer to a US-backed NCAG, with no militant infrastructure in Gaza.
- Israeli strikes continue; Netanyahu says Israel will expand control to 70% of Gaza while talks proceed.
Summary
- Hamas accepts a framework to inventory and store weapons in Gaza under Palestinian supervision.
- The plan aims to remove a major hurdle to the Trump-backed peace initiative for Gaza.
- Leadership elections brought Khalil al-Hayya to the Gaza-based leadership amid talks.
- Officials say the move could be the most consequential political decision in Hamas history.
- Public reaction in Gaza is skeptical; many want war to end and relief for displaced.