Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan faces uncertainty as Israel rejects terms requiring disarmament of Hamas before withdrawal, with Netanyahu insisting on complete disarmament before pulling back forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied agreeing to a draft deal presented by the US-backed Board of Peace, as right-wing coalition ministers pressure him to reject the proposal.
Israeli PM Netanyahu refuses to withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms, casting doubt on the US-backed deal and showing rare friction with the Trump administration.
US President Donald Trump announced a Gaza disarmament deal on July 30, but implementation stalled as Israeli strikes killed dozens and West Bank settler violence hit record highs.
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's Gaza withdrawal will only begin after Hamas completely disarms.
The US-led Board of Peace states Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will occur only after Hamas fully disarms, following a meeting between director Nickolay Mladenov and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli politicians express displeasure with the Trump‑backed deal, while Hamas demands Israel also fulfill its commitments.
Israel has shared "serious security concerns" with the White House regarding a proposed Hamas disarmament deal, with a spokesperson stating Hamas intends to rebuild its military. This comes after Hamas agreed to disarm as part of a US-brokered ceasefire plan, but Israel insists on physical disarmament before withdrawing from Gaza, where ongoing strikes killed at least 17 people.
Israel has shared "serious security concerns" with the White House regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, citing intelligence that Hamas intends to rebuild its military. An Israeli official stated forces won't withdraw from Gaza until Hamas genuinely disarms, while strikes continue in Gaza.
An adviser to the Israeli prime minister, Dmitri Gendelman, stated that progress on the framework agreement with Lebanon, including troop withdrawal, hinges on Hezbollah's disarmament. The US-brokered agreement, signed in June, aims for Lebanon to regain sovereign control and Israel to withdraw from occupied areas. Further talks are scheduled for August 4-6 in Rome.
Israeli military strikes in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah have killed at least 13 people, including several children, according to Palestinian officials. The attacks occurred days after Hamas reportedly accepted a disarmament plan, with Israel stating it targeted militants.
Israeli overnight strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, including civilians, hitting residential buildings in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah. The IDF stated it targeted militants, killing two Hamas members, days after Hamas accepted a disarmament plan.
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip, including in Deir el-Balah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City. These attacks occurred despite a recently published US-backed roadmap for implementing last year's Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip, including in Deir el-Balah and Gaza City. This occurred two days after the US President's Board of Peace published a roadmap for a ceasefire agreement, which Hamas and an Israeli official have differing views on.
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least seven Palestinians and destroyed medicine warehouses vital for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, days after a disarmament agreement. The attacks, including drone strikes, also damaged shelters for displaced people, with officials calling for international intervention.
President Trump announced a "historic" deal for Hamas's complete disarmament, brokered by his Board of Peace with mediators Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar. However, a senior Hamas official disputed the terms, stating Israel must first withdraw from parts of Gaza, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement called the deal "inaccurate."
US President Trump announced a Hamas disarmament agreement in Gaza, but Israel has met the deal's terms for withdrawal and transfer of power to a Palestinian administration with strong opposition, citing security concerns and internal political pressures ahead of upcoming elections.
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza, killing at least one, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "historic agreement" for disarmament and IDF withdrawal. Mediated by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the US, the deal is questioned by both Hamas and Israeli officials, who reject key provisions like disarmament and full withdrawal.
A senior Israeli official stated that troops will not withdraw from Gaza without Hamas's genuine disarmament, while Hamas conditioned handing over heavy weapons on Israel ending aggression and withdrawing forces. This disagreement follows Donald Trump's announcement of a disarmament agreement as part of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan.
Hamas has agreed to a deal for its de-weaponization and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, but the text is unreleased. Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposes it, while the EU welcomed it cautiously. US President Trump earlier announced the "historic deal."
Hamas states disarmament in Gaza requires the U.S. and Israel to honor past commitments, contradicting President Trump's claim of a breakthrough deal. Trump says Israel is "very happy" but cautions the process will have "ups and downs" before finalization.
A new proposal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied territory faces significant challenges due to deep-seated conflict, zero trust, and the catastrophic humanitarian situation. The plan's success is further complicated by upcoming elections in Israel and the US, influencing key leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump.
One year after the PKK symbolically burned weapons, a conference in Diyarbakir assessed the fragile peace process between Turkey and the militant group. Despite progress, challenges remain regarding disarmament, legal guarantees, and the future of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, amidst changing regional security dynamics.
Israel plans to withdraw troops from pilot zones in southern Lebanon, aiming to disarm Hezbollah, following agreements reached in Rome and Washington. The Lebanese army will gradually restore control, while Israel retains self-defense rights, though final parameters are pending.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon and efforts to disarm Hezbollah. The talks occur amid regional tensions and criticism of a proposed trilateral framework.
