US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, July 30, 2026, that his Board of Peace has reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip to disarm. Trump described the deal as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza and rebuilding the war-torn enclave.

The announcement followed negotiations held in Cairo on the same day, where mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey discussed Hamas' disarmament and agreed on a 15-point roadmap, though amendments were still being made. Hamas officials reportedly confirmed their agreement to the Board of Peace's plan.

Trump stated, "As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbors."

The National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will oversee the cataloguing and storage of weapons according to the agreed timetable and will be the sole entity authorized to retain, store, or control weapons in Gaza.

Israel has not commented on the agreement since Trump's announcement. However, prior to the announcement, an Israeli official expressed that the 15-point proposal under discussion did not meet Israel's demands for the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.

This development marks a significant step toward lasting peace and security in the region, according to Trump.

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