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Trump Claims Hamas May Disarm Amid Skepticism

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Hamas "looks like" it will disarm, a claim met with skepticism after Hamas officials denied surrender.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, said demilitarization would follow Hamas's lack of choice.
Moussa Abu Marzouk stated that disarmament was never discussed.
The United States plans an international buy-back program to encourage disarmament, while Israel remains cautious.
Remains of the last Israeli hostage were recovered, a notable moment in Gaza negotiations.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and creating the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance. However, ongoing violence, including Hamas attacks, and Israeli settlement expansion have undermined the peace process, highlighting the complexities of achieving lasting stability in the region.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Hamas "looks like" it will disarm, a claim met with skepticism after Hamas officials denied surrender.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, said demilitarization would follow Hamas's lack of choice.
Moussa Abu Marzouk stated that disarmament was never discussed.
The United States plans an international buy-back program to encourage disarmament, while Israel remains cautious.
Remains of the last Israeli hostage were recovered, a notable moment in Gaza negotiations.

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