The deal as announced does little to alter the fundamental political realities that have stalled negotiations toward a more durable peace for months, regional observers said.Residents on Aug. 1 inspect the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes the night before on residential buildings in the Safatawi area of Gaza.Ahmad Hasaballah / Getty ImagesAug. 1, 2026, 11:06 AM EDTBy Matt BradleyA deal announced by President Donald Trump intended to bring about the “complete disarmament” of Hamas is unlikely to yield any immediate change in Gaza, observers say, with the Gaza-based militant group and Israel in no apparent rush to accede to the deal or even to sign on to it officially.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Why Trump’s new plan to disarm Hamas is unlikely to yield a quick win in Gaza
The deal as announced does little to alter the fundamental political realities that have stalled negotiations toward a more durable peace for months, regional observers said.
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