Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Agreement via Board of Peace
Donald Trump declared that his Board of Peace reached an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to fully disarm, in exchange for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops. Hamas confirmed the deal, but emphasized that disarmament depends on Israel’s complete withdrawal and international guarantees. Israel has not commented on the announcement.
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France 24 reported that Hamas agreed to disarm under Trump's plan, but no official word yet from Israel.
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word yet from Israel
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word yet from Israel
France 24 reported that Hamas confirmed the agreement on disarmament in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Hamas confirmed agreement on disarmament in exchange for withdrawal of Israeli troops
Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza
TASS reported that Hamas stated the disarmament depends on the complete withdrawal of Israel from Gaza.
Hamas says disarmament depends on complete withdrawal of Israel from Gaza
Hamas said on July 31 it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip
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The Palestinian radical movement also mentioned the start of the work of an administrative committee, the deployment of international forces and "guarantees of the rights to self-determination, the creation of an independent Palestinian state" as conditions
Hamas said on July 31 it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. US President Donald Trump announced the plan, calling it a critical step towards a new Palestinian government in Gaza. But what would that mean for the region, is it all that simple and why is it coming now? FRANCE 24's Matthew-Mary Caruchet tells us more.
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The US president hailed the "historic" agreement as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza and rebuild the enclave. DW has more.
The US president hailed the "historic" agreement as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza and rebuild the enclave. DW has more.
The US president hailed the "historic" agreement on Hamas disarming as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza and rebuild the Palestinian enclave. DW has more.
Israel and Hamas have yet to comment on the announcement.
US President Donald Trump has said that his ‘Board of Peace’ has reached an agreement to disarm Palestinian group Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Meanwhile, mediator Pakistan insists that negotiations between Iran and the United States are ongoing, even as Washington carried out a 'heavy wave of strikes' on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
The US president stated that an agreement on the complete disarmament of all other armed groups in Gaza was also reached
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