Disarmament

Hamas confirmed it will disarm as part of a potential breakthrough to end the war in Gaza, marking a key development in the Middle East.

Hamas agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel, including provisions on weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The deal's text remains unpublicized, and Israel has not issued a statement.

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad stated the group will remain an integral part of the Palestinian national fabric, noting their disarmament agreement was made under difficult circumstances and that they will continue their national responsibilities.

President Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza. However, the deal faces many hurdles, conditions, and long timelines to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory.

President Donald Trump claimed a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.

President Trump stated that Hamas and his international 'Board of Peace' have agreed to the next phase of a Gaza peace deal, which includes Hamas' disarmament. The agreement outlines steps for peace in the Gaza Strip.

President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. The agreement faces significant challenges and uncertainty.

Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next US-brokered talks on 4 August in Italy, aiming to end the war that began on 2 March. A framework deal outlines Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese troop deployment in vacated areas.

Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya has adopted a stricter position on disarmament following discussions with Trump administration official Aryeh Lightstone, according to Kan News citing Israeli sources. The talks reportedly resulted in Hamas reinforcing its stance.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem declares the Iran deal a 'great victory' that could be used to expel Israel from Lebanon, thanking Iran for linking Lebanon to the US deal. He insists talks with Israel must be limited to 'mutual security' and asserts Hezbollah's disarmament is an internal matter.

Iraq’s paramilitary groups have announced their intention to disarm. Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr is among those stating their groups will integrate into the state.

Lebanon is attempting to disarm Hezbollah, a heavily armed militia, amid concerns that such efforts could destabilize the country. The challenge lies in curbing the militia's power without triggering broader conflict.

Israel threatens to resume war in Gaza to enforce disarmament as a fragile truce deteriorates. Palestinian factions reject US-backed proposals that tie humanitarian aid to weapon surrenders, insisting on a defined political resolution.

The Lebanese government is demanding Hezbollah disarm to establish a state monopoly on weapons, contributing to political deadlock. This conflict highlights tensions between state authority and armed groups.