Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal in Gaza; implementation details remain unclear

The US president declared a breakthrough on the militant group's weapons, with Hamas confirming the accord. Skepticism persists over the sequencing of troop withdrawals and disarmament steps.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-31 00:50 UTC · 1 min read Last updated: 2026-07-31 12:14 UTC

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US President Donald Trump announced on July 30 that an agreement has been reached regarding the disarmament of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The declaration marks a significant shift in the diplomatic landscape, coming after weeks of negotiations in Egypt aimed at implementing the second phase of the ceasefire deal.

Hamas confirmed the existence of the agreement on Friday, validating the core premise of the US announcement.

Despite the confirmation, the path to implementation remains fraught with uncertainty.

Both Israeli and Palestinian factions have expressed deep skepticism regarding the practical execution of the deal.

The central point of contention is the sequencing of actions: each side is conditioning its own steps on the prior completion of the other's obligations.