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Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
Friday, July 31, 2026
President Trump announced that a deal has been reached in which Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw its forces from Gaza. The agreement includes multiple conditions and extended timelines for implementation. Details on enforcement mechanisms and verification procedures were not specified in the announcement.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/g-s1-136500/trump-hamas-gaza