Trump Claims Breakthrough on Hamas Disarmament in Gaza

Donald Trump declared a breakthrough in negotiations over Hamas disarming in Gaza and Israeli forces withdrawing, but Israeli officials voiced scepticism. The claim was reported by the Guardian on 31 July 2026; no independent confirmation of a formal agreement was supplied.

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Guardian Published 31 July 2026

Hamas agrees to Trump’s plan to disarm in Gaza – The Latest

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal. Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

Guardian Published 31 July 2026

Can Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan work and will Israel agree to withdraw from Gaza? - The Latest

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but IsraelI government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal. Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Continue reading...

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