Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Hamas Will Disarm Only if Israel Meets 2023 Commitments
Hamas says it will give up its weapons only if Israel stops attacking Gaza and pulls its troops back to where they were in October.
Israel says it will not leave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new peace plan that he says will end the war.
Both sides want the other to move first, so the deal is stuck.
People in Gaza are calling on Trump to make Israel follow the agreement.
Hamas official Ghazi Hamad says the disarmament deal depends on Israel meeting its 2023 Sharm el‑Sheikh commitments.
Israel must end attacks, withdraw forces to October positions, and increase aid flow before Hamas will hand over weapons to the NCAG.
Donald Trump announced a “major milestone” via his Board of Peace, claiming a complete disarmament agreement was reached.
Israeli officials say they will not withdraw behind the Yellow Line until Hamas is disarmed and Gaza is demilitarized.
Gaza residents and Palestinian groups urge Trump to enforce the agreement and pressure Israel to comply.
- Who
- Hamas official Ghazi Hamad, Israeli officials, U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Hamas will only implement a disarmament agreement if Israel fulfills its 2023 commitments; Trump claims a deal has been reached
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Gaza Strip, Israel, Sharm el‑Sheikh, Cairo
- Why
- To end the Gaza war and establish a lasting ceasefire
- Agreement
- Sharm el‑Sheikh 2023 ceasefire framework
- Disarmament condition
- Israel must end attacks and withdraw to October positions
- Key parties
- Hamas, Israel, United States
- Implementation body
- National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)
- Announcement date
- July 31, 2024