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Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain

The Guardian World Friday 31 July 2026, 00:39 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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US president’s board of peace says Israel will withdraw from Gaza following disarmament of Hamas but no immediate statement from either sideWhat is Trump’s Board of Peace and who is involved?Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza. There was no immediate statement from Hamas or Israel on the agreement. “This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed...

US president’s board of peace says Israel will withdraw from Gaza following disarmament of Hamas but no immediate statement from either side

Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza. There was no immediate statement from Hamas or Israel on the agreement.

“This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people,” Trump said in a social media post.

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