Trump Announces Gaza Deal for Hamas Disarmament and Israeli Withdrawal

In early August 2026, President Donald Trump announced a Gaza peace deal under which Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw from the Gaza Strip. The plan, reportedly brokered with the involvement of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has met with skepticism from both sides: Israeli politicians are divided, with some ministers calling it a security risk, while mutual distrust between Hamas and Israel remains high. The UK welcomed the announcement but stressed the need for a full Israeli withdrawal.