Hamas has accepted a written framework for the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire that includes the disarmament of the group and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, according to reports citing a senior Hamas official. The proposal, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 30-31, 2026, is designed to gradually strip Hamas of its military capabilities in exchange for an end to Israeli operations and a military pullout from the enclave.
Hamas Accepts Disarmament Framework Amid Israeli Refusal to Withdraw
The Proposed Disarmament and Security Roadmap
The U.S.-brokered plan is overseen by the Board of Peace,
a framework chaired by President Trump. According to the framework, an International Stabilization Force (ISF) would take control of security, working in coordination with a new Palestinian police force.
The agreement includes several phased provisions:
- The phased withdrawal of Israeli forces leading to a complete pullout from Gaza.
- The deployment of international forces and the establishment of an international oversight committee to monitor compliance.
- The transition of governance responsibilities to a National Committee.
- The dismantling of armed groups that Hamas claims operate on behalf of Israel.
While Hamas signaled openness to the concept, the group’s acceptance is contingent on Israel stopping its strikes and pulling back troops. Furthermore, Hamas stated that the surrender of heavy weapons would occur later in the process and is contingent upon the creation of a Palestinian state, a condition the current Israeli government rejects.
Implementation Timelines and Security Concerns
The process of disarmament is expected to be lengthy. Board of Peace officials indicated that the decommissioning of Hamas tunnels, infrastructure, and the surrender of heavy weaponry could take between 200 and 350 days. While the Gaza police force is expected to hand over arms, officials noted this does not include the majority of Hamas militants.
Israel has expressed serious security concerns
to the White House, with intelligence assessments suggesting Hamas may use the disarmament framework as “breathing room” to rebuild military infrastructure rather than surrendering it. In the days following Trump’s announcement, Israeli forces escalated strikes across Gaza, killing at least 17 people in early August.
Israel currently controls more than 60% of Gaza’s territory. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called the framework “unacceptable,” opposing any arrangement that would halt the targeted killing of Hamas members or involve an Israeli withdrawal.
Context of the October 2025 Ceasefire
The current dispute over sequencing—whether Hamas must disarm before Israel withdraws or if the actions should occur simultaneously—mirrors conflicts from a previous ceasefire signed in October 2025. That agreement was intended to create the conditions for a phased process, but it resulted in months of disagreement over implementation.
According to reports, Israel continued daily attacks after the October 10, 2025, ceasefire took effect, resulting in 1,214 Palestinian deaths and 3,977 injuries. This follows the broader conflict that began on October 8, 2023, which Palestinian officials state has killed more than 73,000 people and destroyed approximately 90% of the enclave’s infrastructure.
The deal’s guarantors include the aljazeera.com, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar. Egypt is expected to host mediators from these nations to discuss the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire plan.
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