Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Gaza deal reached; Iran targets US bases in Kuwait
Response from Hamas and Israeli officials suggest Gaza deal still faces obstacles; Tehran launches drone strikes at Kuwait in retaliation for recent US attacks Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Donald Trump claims a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles and conditions remained in the Palestinian territory. “
In further comments to Reuters, Ghazi Hamad said Hamas will hand over its weapons to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a new body established by the Board of Peace to oversee day-to-day affairs in the Palestinian territory.
He said disarmament will be contingent on the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and that the NCAG and international force must enter Gaza and dismantle Israeli-backed militias.
Coverage from 4 sources
- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Gaza deal reached; Iran targets US bases in KuwaitGuardian - World · Taz Ali (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) · Jul 31, 2026, 8:39 AM
- Middle East crisis live: Hamas will hand over weapons to new Gaza administration, says official, but deal depends on Israeli withdrawalGuardian - World · Lucy Campbell (now); Tom Ambrose, Taz Ali and Adam Fulton (earlier) · Jul 31, 2026, 4:27 PM
- Middle East crisis live: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes firstGuardian - World · Lucy Campbell (now); Yassin El-Moudden, Tom Ambrose, Taz Ali and Adam Fulton (earlier) · Jul 31, 2026, 8:57 PM
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