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Hamas officials confirm Gaza disarmament deal as Israeli skepticism remains

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Posted Jul 31, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-31-0730
Hamas officials confirm Gaza disarmament deal as Israeli skepticism remains
Photo: Sweden Herald

Hamas officials confirmed a deal to disarm in Gaza following US announcements, while Israel remains skeptical and violence continues on the ground.

US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace reached an agreement securing the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, to be followed by an Israeli military withdrawal. Senior officials from Hamas subsequently confirmed that an accord on handing over weapons and an Israeli retreat had been established, though other representatives characterized the text as a draft.

Meanwhile, American officials acknowledged that Israel remains skeptical regarding whether Hamas will fulfill its disarmament obligations. Negotiations in Cairo are expected to require several weeks to finalize the agreement's terms.

Despite the diplomatic progress, violence persists on the ground. Recent Israeli military strikes targeted Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, resulting in at least four Palestinian deaths, including two children, according to local health officials.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Respect, Sweden Herald, TV 2 Nyheter

How outlets assessed this

  • Jul 30, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
    • Tagesschau Critical Focuses on allegations that Israel's border controls unjustifiably obstruct vital humanitarian aid from entering Gaza.
  • Jul 31, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
    • BBC News Skeptical Emphasized that neither Israel nor Hamas officially confirmed the agreement, leaving their participation in doubt.
    • NU Cautious Highlighted ongoing Egyptian talks where disarmament remains a key hurdle and Israel deems proposed conditions insufficient.
    • Sweden Herald Neutral Reported Trump's announcement alongside statements from anonymous Hamas sources and details of recent Israeli strikes.
  • Jul 31, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
    • FAZ Skeptical Highlighted that Israel finds the proposed disarmament terms insufficient, framing the deal as an alleged agreement rather than a finalized accord.
  • Jul 31, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
    • Bloomberg Skeptical Emphasized lingering uncertainties and noted implementation details will require weeks or months to refine.
    • HRT Vijesti Cautious Highlighted Israeli skepticism and cited a Hamas official calling the agreement merely a draft.
  • Jul 31, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
    • Respect Supportive Emphasized Hamas officials directly confirming that a binding disarmament and withdrawal agreement had been reached.
    • HRT Vijesti Skeptical Highlighted Israeli doubts over Hamas disarming and noted a Hamas official described the deal merely as a draft.
  • Jul 31, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
    • HRT Vijesti Skeptical Emphasized Israeli doubts over Hamas fulfilling disarmament terms and highlighted that an official called the text a draft.
    • Respect Neutral Focused on senior Hamas representatives confirming that a deal on weapons handover and troop retreat was achieved.

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