Trump Announces Historic Agreement to Disarm Hamas and Armed Groups in Gaza

On the night between Thursday and Friday, July 31, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the Peace Council has reached a historic agreement to fully disarm Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. Two senior American officials confirmed that the terrorist organization agreed to the terms of the disarmament deal. Trump announced the breakthrough in a post on his Truth social media account, calling it a significant step toward lasting peace and security.

Trump explained that the agreement is a critical move toward establishing a new Palestinian government in Gaza that will cooperate closely with the Peace Council to assist the Palestinian people. He emphasized that Israel will gain the security it deserves, as Gaza will no longer serve as a base for terrorist attacks. The deal is part of implementing Trump’s 20-point plan and will be executed in carefully structured phases. Once disarmament is complete, Israeli forces will withdraw, and an international stabilization force will work alongside a new Palestinian police force to maintain security in Gaza.

Reflecting on the past year, Trump noted the violent war, humanitarian crisis, and hostage situations that had plagued Gaza. He expressed gratitude to mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, and praised his team for their tireless efforts that enabled this historic breakthrough. Trump concluded by stating that the threat from Gaza seen on October 7 will not be rebuilt, and hailed the development as an incredible achievement that many had believed impossible.