Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament, negotiated by "Board of Peace"

Trump Announces Hamas Agreement on Next Phase of Gaza Deal, Including Disarmament Steps

President Donald Trump stated on July 30, 2026, that Hamas and an international "Board of Peace" have reached agreement on subsequent steps in a Gaza peace plan that include the decommissioning of Hamas weapons. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the development as a "HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza" and a "monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY." No specific timetable for the disarmament process was provided.

U.S. and Board of Peace officials told reporters that Hamas conveyed acceptance of the final text through mediators, including provisions for surrendering its weapons. A senior Hamas official separately confirmed to BBC News, a partner of CBS News, that the group had agreed to the disarmament framework. Israeli officials have not issued a public response to the announcement.

The plan calls for phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from portions of Gaza as disarmament proceeds, according to Trump. An International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force would assume security responsibilities. Trump wrote that the agreement advances governance of Gaza by a new Palestinian government working with the Board of Peace, while providing Israel with security assurances that Gaza would no longer serve as a base for attacks.

If implemented, the arrangement would mark the first instance in which Hamas or another armed group in Gaza has consented to full disarmament. The talks originated from a 20-point proposal Trump advanced in fall 2025 to conclude the war that began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages. Israel conducted an extended military operation in Gaza. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 73,000 people have been killed in the territory. The ministry does not distinguish between combatants and civilians in its casualty counts, and independent verification of the figures remains limited amid the conflict.

Trump's original framework outlined hostage releases, a halt to fighting, increased aid deliveries, and eventual Israeli withdrawal tied to Hamas disarmament. It also proposed an International Stabilization Force for temporary security oversight and a technocratic Palestinian committee to administer the territory. Negotiators later divided the framework into phases. The first phase, addressing hostage releases and a ceasefire, took effect in October 2025. Matters including weapons decommissioning and Israeli force redeployment were deferred. Limited Israeli strikes and militant attacks have occurred since that phase began.

U.S. and Board of Peace officials described the new roadmap during a July 30 call with reporters as converting the 20-point plan into a framework for further refinement over coming weeks. They noted that reaching the agreement required more time than initially anticipated due to the complexity of the issues. Officials indicated possible implementation progress within one to two months. The proposal assumes limited trust between Israel and Hamas, with each side conditioning its actions on verified compliance by the other.

Under the plan, a transitional National Committee for the Administration of Gaza would hold a monopoly on weapons in the territory, and Hamas would end its role in governance. The committee was formed under the Board of Peace, an entity chartered earlier in 2026 with support from Israel and several other Middle Eastern states. Police weapons would be transferred first to a new police authority, which would recruit and vet personnel. Heavy weapons, depots, and tunnels would follow once compliance is confirmed. Personal weapons would be addressed through Palestinian legislation. Israeli withdrawal would occur in phases according to a schedule still to be finalized.

An Israeli political source told CBS News that Gaza was not discussed during Trump's recent meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The source stated that Israeli troops would not withdraw until Hamas has disarmed. Earlier in July, a Hamas official announced the group's dissolution of its governing structures to allow the National Committee to assume administration. Israeli Defense Minister Gideon Sa'ar characterized the announcement as a "trick" and stated on social media that Hamas must disarm, arguing that any civilian government would otherwise remain under Hamas influence.

Charlie D'Agata contributed to this report.