Trump announces agreement for 'complete disarmament' of Hamas

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Deal for Hamas to disarm in stages in return for Israeli withdrawal has been announced, but implementation will be key.

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal. Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian’s senior international…

Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory.

Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time if ever to achieve

Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal

President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. But many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remain to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory.

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The White House announcement on Thursday comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed.

US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force…