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Hamas Agrees to Disarm, Transfer Authority to UN Plan

8/30/2026

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Hamas and Gaza factions agreed to surrender weapons and transfer authority to a UN-recognized administration.
Nikolay Mladenov, Peace Board’s representative, announced the agreement at a UN Security Council briefing.
The 15-point roadmap mandates removal of heavy arms, tunnels and personal firearms.
Implementation requires a Stabilization Force, Sharm al-Sheikh steps, and Hamas compliance.
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected the plan, demanding Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal.

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Story summary

Hamas and Gaza factions agreed to surrender weapons and transfer authority to a UN-recognized administration.
Nikolay Mladenov, Peace Board’s representative, announced the agreement at a UN Security Council briefing.
The 15-point roadmap mandates removal of heavy arms, tunnels and personal firearms.
Implementation requires a Stabilization Force, Sharm al-Sheikh steps, and Hamas compliance.
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected the plan, demanding Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal.