On Friday, July 31st, 2026, Hamas declared it has reached an agreement to disarm, a move that could contribute to ending the ongoing war in Gaza. The group agreed to a road map contingent upon Israel making concessions, including ceasing hostilities and withdrawing troops from Palestinian territory, according to a Hamas official and a regional official speaking to the Associated Press.

Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim confirmed the agreement in a post on X, affirming the group's commitment to the deal. The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump publicized the deal. Israel has yet to comment on the agreement.

This development follows a US-brokered ceasefire signed nine months ago aimed at ending the fighting between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire plan includes a 20-point framework calling for Hamas to surrender its weapons and dismantle its extensive tunnel network.

Despite the agreement, Hamas acknowledged that the disarmament process could face significant challenges and may take considerable time to implement, if it proceeds at all.

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