Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his Board of Peace reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza [1].
The deal represents a potential shift in the conflict if the militant group follows through on the neutralization of its armed factions. A total disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip would remove a primary catalyst for ongoing military escalations in the region [2].
Trump described the arrangement as a "monumental step toward peace" [3]. He said the Board of Peace focused on achieving a comprehensive disarmament to advance a broader peace initiative [2].
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the response from the militant group. A senior Hamas official said they agree to the Board of Peace's plan for disarmament [4]. However, other reports indicated that Hamas had not yet responded to the announcement [5].
This development follows previous friction over similar proposals. Some reports indicate that Hamas rejected a disarmament plan presented in April [6]. The current agreement announced on July 30, 2026 [1], seeks to resolve those previous impasses through the Board of Peace framework.
Trump said, "We have reached a historic agreement to achieve the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza" [3]. The proposal targets the total removal of weaponry from militant factions to ensure long-term stability in the territory [2].
“"We have reached a historic agreement to achieve the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza."”
The announcement tests the viability of the Board of Peace as a diplomatic mediator. While the agreement suggests a breakthrough, the contradictions between reported Hamas acceptance and previous rejections in April indicate significant volatility. The success of the deal depends on whether the disarmament is verified by international observers or remains a unilateral claim.
