U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 31, 2026, that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The announcement, made via the social media platform Truth Social, did not specify whether Hamas or Israel were direct signatories to the agreement, and neither party had immediately commented.

Trump described the development as a "major milestone" in the implementation of his "Trump 20-Point Plan." He stated that the agreement involves carefully structured phases, with Israeli forces set to withdraw from Gaza as disarmament is completed. This withdrawal would be followed by the International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to ensure safety for Gaza's residents and its neighbors.

This agreement is presented as the second phase of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan, which also encompasses the reconstruction of Gaza. Trump extended thanks to mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their involvement. Cairo is expected to host a mediator meeting regarding the second phase of the ceasefire plan, according to Egyptian state media.

Earlier on the day of the announcement, unnamed sources speaking to Reuters indicated that talks between mediators and Hamas leaders in Cairo had achieved rare progress on implementing the U.S.-brokered peace plan. However, an Israeli official reportedly stated that the proposed terms were not satisfactory to Israel.

Following Trump's declaration, The Times of Israel, citing an unnamed source, reported that an agreement had been signed between negotiators from Hamas, the board, and mediating countries. However, an Israeli office subsequently issued a statement indicating that the disarmament proposal did not meet Jerusalem's demands, suggesting a divergence in perspectives.

This development follows a history of challenges in reaching an agreement on disarmament. In April 2026, Hamas rejected a disarmament plan proposed by a senior figure involved in Trump's Gaza peace efforts, according to a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations. Hamas recently elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader earlier in July, replacing Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in October 2024. Al-Hayya has previously led Hamas delegations in indirect ceasefire talks with mediators.

The Board of Peace was initially understood to be focused on ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and overseeing reconstruction efforts. However, its proposed charter has been noted for not explicitly mentioning the Palestinian territory and appearing to be designed to potentially supplant functions of the United Nations.

The ongoing conflict stems from Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken. Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry, has led to over 73,290 deaths, including 21,280 children.