Hamas proposes to disarm in exchange for full Israeli military withdrawal...

The U.S.-backed Board of Peace framework outlines a phased roadmap for Hamas to disarm in exchange for full Israeli military withdrawal. Hamas says it will transfer authority in Gaza to a 13-member technocratic committee and place weapons under Palestinian custody, with international monitors overseeing decommissioning over 200 to 350 days. However, the deal faces major obstacles. Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal and a halt to strikes first, while Israel insists on demilitarization before withdrawal. Statehood demands, Israeli skepticism, and continued airstrikes make implementation highly fragile.

Friday, 31 July, 2026