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Hamas Agrees to US-Backed Disarmament Plan Amid Israeli Skepticism

Jul 31, 2026 11:11 AM CT Gaza Strip diplomacy,ceasefire,negotiations,US-involvement,Gaza

Summary

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a US-proposed plan for disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, marking a potential de-escalation in the immediate conflict. However, Israeli officials have expressed significant skepticism regarding the viability of the deal, indicating internal political friction that may hinder implementation. This development is critical for the conflict trajectory as it involves direct US diplomatic intervention and addresses the core security demands of the Israel-Hamas war.

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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...

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T2 The Guardian World
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Government officials voiced skepticism over the deal's feasibility and security implications.

United States NEUTRAL

Donald Trump declared a breakthrough in negotiations, presenting the disarmament plan.

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