Friday 31 July 2026 07:30 UTC
Hamas Accepts Disarmament Under New Gaza Plan
In the 24 hours ending 31 July 07:30 UTC, Hamas agreed to disarm under a new Gaza plan.
Donald Trump, the US president, announced the agreement covering Hamas and other armed groups. Hamas confirmed its acceptance, but Israel had not commented.
The plan calls for disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawals from Gaza. An international force would work with Palestinian police under a new Palestinian government.
The US naval blockade of Iran redirected 30 commercial ships. US forces boarded two ships and disabled two others that allegedly ignored orders.
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