According to AFP and Aljazeera, United States President Donald Trump announced a historic disarmament agreement for Gaza on July 31, 2026, which a senior Hamas official subsequently confirmed includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. The deal establishes the National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG) as the sole entity authorized to catalog and store surrendered weaponry.
Board of Peace Disarmament Framework
The Board of Peace (BoP) brokered a comprehensive accord targeting Hamas and all other armed factions in Gaza, according to an announcement posted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Trump described the pact as a monumental step toward lasting security, noting that an International Stabilization Force will collaborate with a newly formed Palestinian police force to manage regional security once disarmament concludes.
Reacting to the announcement, a senior Hamas official confirmed to AFP that terms have been settled regarding both weapons inventories and the step-by-step retreat of Israeli military units. The faction expects international mediators and the BoP to hold Israel strictly accountable to the agreed terms.
Hamas Negotiation Terms and Concessions
Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas’s negotiating team, stated in reports cited by Aljazeera that the movement enacted concessions to shield local civilians from ongoing conflict and displacement. Hamad emphasized that the group’s disarmament is directly tied to the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the deployment of the NCAG, and subsequent reconstruction efforts.
Under the structure outlined by negotiators, the NCAG will manage cataloging and storage duties. Hamad noted that Israel is not directly involved in the disarmament mechanics, but stressed that Hamas retains the right to halt implementation if Israeli forces fail to fulfill their withdrawal obligations.
Implementation Timeline and Verification Challenges
Negotiators face a demanding schedule as they finalize the operational mechanisms of the accord. Hamad characterized the path to the final agreement as extremely difficult and heavy, stating that detailed implementation plans will require 14 days or longer to codify with mediators.
The NCAG, established by the Board of Peace, has not yet entered the Gaza Strip. Both sides must reach a consensus on precise timetables before physical disarmament and troop movements begin, leaving the success of the initiative contingent on strict adherence by all parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What organization is tasked with holding surrendered weapons in Gaza?
According to Hamas negotiator Ghazi Hamad, the National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will serve as the sole entity authorized to store and manage the weapons.
When will Israeli forces withdraw from the Gaza Strip?
President Donald Trump and Hamas officials confirmed that the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops will occur after the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups is finished.
What role does the Board of Peace play in the agreement?
The Board of Peace (BoP) brokered the overarching disarmament framework and established the NCAG to oversee weapons cataloging in coordination with international stabilization forces.
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