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Or sign-in if you have an account.Palestinians inspect damaged and destroyed buildings hit by Israeli strikes the previous night, central Gaza Strip on July 29, 2026. Photo by Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.”The president said the agreement would be carried out in structured phases involving the withdrawal of Israeli forces after Hamas’s disarmament is completed.Columnist Jesse Kline keeps you up to date with what’s happening in Israel and the effects of antisemitism on life here in Canada. Friday mornings.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Channel Israel will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“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,” he added, also thanking mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.Neither Israel nor Hamas has confirmed the agreement publicly, but a senior Hamas official told AFP that “an agreement has been reached regarding the issue of weapons… Furthermore, an agreement has been reached on a gradual withdrawal of (Israeli forces)” from the strip.U.S. and Board of Peace officials said details of the deal will have to be refined over the next couple of weeks, with progress expected in the coming month or two.Cairo is set to host a meeting “soon” of the Gaza truce mediators, which also include the United States, Qatar and Turkey, state-linked Al-Qahera News reported early Friday in Egypt.The news outlet did not specify when the meeting would take place, but said that it would discuss implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, a roadmap for which Hamas and Palestinian factions have agreed to.Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire to end a two-year war sparked by the terrorist group’s 2023 assault on Israeli communities and military bases, which left some 1,200 Israelis dead and saw 250 abducted.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… pic.twitter.com/UeFo8m9tii— Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) July 30, 2026Under Trump’s 20-point plan, the remaining Hamas hostages — both living and dead — were released from Gaza, paving the way for a change of governance and reconstruction of the territory. Gaza was devastated by the Israel-Hamas war, with the bulk of urban areas reduced to rubble by Israeli bombardments and an estimated 70,000 Palestinians killed.Trump’s plan envisioned Hamas fighters laying down their arms in exchange for amnesty. But Hamas refused to disarm, with control of Gaza roughly divided between the terror group and Israeli forces.Israel recently approved the deployment of ab International Stabilization Force into the enclave to maintain security and oversee demilitarization.— With files from AFP Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.