Hamas and other Palestinian armed factions have reached an agreement on a disarmament roadmap for Gaza, with a detailed plan to be developed within 14 days. The accord conditions implementation on Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction progress, though some Palestinian groups have expressed reservations.
Palestinian factions including Hamas have endorsed a disarmament agreement that outlines procedures for weapons collection and storage in Gaza, according to documents reviewed by Al Jazeera. The accord requires a comprehensive roadmap to be finalized within two weeks, with potential extensions permitted if approved by international oversight bodies and all participating parties. Hamas negotiator Ghazi Hamad emphasized that the talks were demanding, resulting in "the best possible formula that was achievable" under current circumstances.
The agreement establishes a phased process beginning with the deployment of a National Committee and International Stabilisation Force to Gaza. Palestinian armed groups would transfer their weapons to this National Committee rather than to Israeli or external bodies, with police weapons to be handed over first, followed by heavy weaponry. The disarmament timeline is directly linked to the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and progress on Palestinian reconstruction efforts. Hamas has stated it will not proceed with implementation if Israel fails to meet its obligations.
President Trump characterized the accord as "a monumental step" toward Gaza's governance by a new Palestinian administration working alongside the Board of Peace. He indicated that Israeli forces would eventually be replaced by an international stabilization force and a reconstituted Palestinian police force. However, Israel has not yet responded to the agreement, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad has disputed reports of consensus, expressing concerns about the proposal's language.
Military analyst Nidal Abu Zaid raised semantic concerns, noting that the agreement emphasizes "inventory and storage" rather than outright "disarmament," a distinction with potential military implications. Continuing negotiations are scheduled in Cairo involving Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Turkey to secure commitments regarding the second phase of the ceasefire roadmap. The agreement follows Hamas's dissolution of its governing body in Gaza on July 6, signaling a transition in Palestinian administration.
