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Trump claims Hamas agreed to disarm as Gaza deal awaits Israeli endorsement

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Posted Aug 1, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-01-1530
Trump claims Hamas agreed to disarm as Gaza deal awaits Israeli endorsement
Photo: France24

US President Donald Trump stated Hamas agreed to disarm under a peace plan, though Israel has yet to formally endorse the deal.

US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to lay down its weapons under a Washington-brokered proposal aimed at ending conflict in Gaza. Trump described the development as a breakthrough and stated that Israel was "very happy" with the terms. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not publicly approved the arrangement.

Key points of friction remain between the warring parties regarding the sequence of implementation. Israeli officials indicate that military forces will not pull back without verifiable disarmament by Hamas. Conversely, Hamas maintains that Israeli troops must fully withdraw from the enclave before any surrender of arms can occur.

Sources: France24.

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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