Hamas Agreed to Disarm. That Doesn’t Mean It Will.

Hamas said it agreed to a peace deal involving giving up its weapons and Israeli forces leaving Gaza. However, some reporting suggests Hamas may not follow through with disarming, and Israel may resist withdrawing, which could cause the deal to fail.

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Part of The Israel-Hamas war: Trump's peace plan, the 2025 ceasefire and what followed

How each side is putting it

Left

8 sources
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 1, 2026

In Trump Gaza deal, Hamas disarms, Israel withdraws. Neither wants to go first.

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer
Seattle TimesLean Left· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

What's in the proposed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, PBS NewsHour, +1 more
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

The WeekLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Trump claims Hamas has agreed to disarm

Center

32 sources
ForbesCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Inside Trump's 'Historic' Deal To Disarm Hamas—Will This Mean Peace In Gaza?

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, LocalSYR, +3 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw

LocalSYRCenter· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw

The RepublicCenter· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw

KOB 4Center· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· WSVN Miami, KOB 4, +5 more
WSVN MiamiLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

KOB 4Center· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

KVOA TucsonCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

The ColumbianCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Deseret NewsCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas agrees to disarm, putting Gaza in new phase

France 24Center· Jul 31, 2026

Gaza Strip: Will Hamas really disarm?

Right

12 sources
The DispatchLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

Hamas Agreed to Disarm. That Doesn’t Mean It Will.

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, Jonesboro Sun, +1 more
Washington TimesLean Right· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw

Daily JournalLean Right· Aug 1, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· Toledo Blade, High Point Enterprise, +3 more
Toledo BladeLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Read the full text of the deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to leave Gaza

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but uncertainty remains

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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7 articles
Ran by 1 outlet· Al-Monitor
Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan

Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan

The Times of IsraelLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Full text of Board of Peace deal for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza

Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Hamas agrees to disarm: what are the challenges ahead?

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Iran war live: Trump says Hamas to disarm, Israel to leave Gaza gradually

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 30Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
  2. Jul 31If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza

Who covered each development

No new developments

Quiet for 79 days

Last development · Jul 31 — If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza

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