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Hamas has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza that includes laying down arms and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

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12 sources · 6 support · 4 contradict · 2 neutral

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Multiple reputable outlets report that Hamas has, for the first time, accepted a roadmap/framework to completely disarm in Gaza, in a phased process that culminates in the withdrawal of Israeli troops once disarmament is verified.[5][11][12][13] The plan links Hamas laying down arms (including heavy weaponry, tunnels, and other military infrastructure) to a gradual Israeli military pullout, with weapons ultimately monopolized by a new Palestinian technocratic authority.[5][11][12][13] Some reports describe the acceptance as subject to conditions such as Israel ceasing aggression and agreeing to withdrawal, but they still characterize Hamas as having accepted the disarmament framework itself.[11][14] Earlier sources from the same period noted Hamas’s refusal to disarm or demands for guarantees before talks, but later coverage and official briefings indicate that Hamas subsequently agreed to the roadmap.[1][8][9][10][12] Overall, the best-quality, most recent sources affirm that Hamas has accepted a disarmament plan tied to Israeli troop withdrawal, matching the core of the claim.

Sources

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

bbc.co.uk

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Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says

bbc.com

contradictsMedia

Rescuing the Gaza ceasefire: What to do with Hamas’s weapons – European Council on Foreign Relations

ecfr.eu

neutralMedia

Checked August 19, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops

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