Trump Says Board of Peace Reached Deal to Disarm Hamas in Gaza

Trump announces a phased agreement to disarm Hamas, withdraw Israeli forces and place Gaza under a new Palestinian government backed by an international force.

First Published: July 30, 2026, 2:36 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said the Board of Peace reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, calling it a monumental step toward lasting peace and security.

The deal advances the Trump 20-Point Plan and will unfold in structured phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds. An International Stabilization Force will work alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure the territory for residents and neighbors.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY. This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people. At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks. This is a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan. The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbors. One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do. I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team, whose tireless work made this historic breakthrough possible. The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild! Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED! Trump President of the United States of America” on July 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM ET.

This is Trump’s third message released today. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 53 of his 450 posts over the last 30 days focused on foreign policy.

The stated arrangement would reshape who controls Gaza and who bears responsibility for its security. Israel would gain assurances that the territory can no longer serve as a launch point for attacks, while a new Palestinian government would take over civil administration. Hamas would surrender its weapons, ceding the armed leverage it has held over the enclave for years. The Palestinian people, Trump said, would benefit from governance focused on their needs rather than conflict.

Trump credited Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye as mediators and thanked his own team for the breakthrough. He framed the moment against the war that erupted after the October 7 attacks, describing a year that began with fighting, a humanitarian crisis and hostages held in captivity. He warned that the threat from Gaza would not rebuild.

Disarmament deals involving armed factions have proven hard to implement and verify in past conflicts. The sequencing Trump described ties each Israeli withdrawal to progress on removing weapons, a design meant to build confidence between parties that have fought repeatedly. The post did not detail whether Hamas agreed to those terms.

For the average American reader, the announcement signals a possible easing of a conflict that has strained U.S. diplomacy, drawn federal spending on aid and security assistance, and shaped debate at home over Middle East policy. A durable settlement could reduce pressure for further U.S. military involvement in the region.

American presidents have brokered Middle East frameworks that hinged on staged implementation before. Prior efforts produced ceasefires and partial withdrawals that succeeded, stalled or collapsed depending on compliance. The current plan’s success will depend on each phase holding.

The next decisions rest with the mediating governments, Israeli officials and the parties tasked with standing up a new Palestinian administration and police force. A specific date for the next phase of the plan has not been announced.

Outside powers have long tried to impose order on Gaza through negotiated arrangements, as happened before. Egypt administered the Gaza Strip from 1948 until Israel captured the territory in the 1967 Six-Day War, a conflict that lasted six days and redrew the region’s boundaries. Israel later pulled its settlers and soldiers from Gaza in 2005, only to watch Hamas seize control there in 2007 after winning legislative elections the year prior. Each transfer of authority reshaped the lives of the territory’s residents and set the stage for the disputes that followed.

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