Trump: Hamas to Disarm in Phases; Israel Skeptical
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- Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm on Thursday evening, structured in what he described as "carefully structured phases"
- The agreement, if carried out, would address one of the main sticking points for a broader peace deal in Gaza
- Trump called it "a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely" — quote cut off in the source
- Israel is characterized as "skeptical" of the announced deal, per the reporting
- The article was filed 07/30/26 by The Hill's Colin Meyn and Julia Manchester
Why it matters: A US-brokered disarmament framework announced without confirmed Israeli alignment is a fragile foundation for a broader Gaza deal — the gap between Trump's declared breakthrough and Israel's public skepticism means Gaza governance questions remain unresolved until both sides reconcile.
