Hamas has accepted a roadmap for the phased disarmament of its armed wing and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, according to the group, US President Donald Trump and representatives of the Peace Council overseeing the ceasefire process. Trump announced late on July 30 that an agreement had been reached for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, describing it as a major step toward the establishment of a new Palestinian administration in the territory.

US president’s Board of Peace hails ‘critical step’, but responses of Israeli and Hamas officials suggest disagreements remain

Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.…