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Rushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war

Hamas has accepted a framework to disarm in Gaza, including handing over heavy weapons and destroying tunnels, as part of a stabilization deal. The agreement, tied to Israeli troop withdrawal, could be a first credible step toward ending the nearly three-year war, but skepticism remains among Palestinians.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 30–31, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

In a development that could reshape the course of the Gaza conflict, Hamas has for the first time accepted a framework of the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in the Gaza Strip. The plan, as reported by the BBC, provides for the inventorying and storage of Hamas's remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision, potentially removing the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative for Gaza. The move comes soon after Hamas concluded leadership elections that brought Gaza-based leader Khalil al-Hayya to the head of the movement.

Coverage Comparison

Reporting on the agreement differs in emphasis. The BBC frames the acceptance as a potentially historic step, highlighting the humanitarian conditions in Gaza that may have driven the decision. Palestinian officials involved in the talks told the BBC that the new leadership was prepared to take what they describe as the most consequential political decision in Hamas's history, driven by the devastating conditions facing more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.

TASS, the Russian state news agency, reported details from the Gaza Board of Peace and Al Hadath television, focusing on the operational aspects of the disarmament. According to TASS, the initiative envisages the destruction of underground tunnels and arsenals in the Gaza Strip. The agency also reported that Hamas will not play any role in Gaza's administrative governance bodies, and that negotiations with the movement to eliminate all types of weapons are ongoing and making progress.

A second TASS report, citing Al Hadath, stated that Hamas and Palestinian factions taking part in the Gaza peace process have agreed to all provisions of a stabilization deal drafted by the Gaza Board of Peace. The official announcement is expected after the Israeli side signals its approval, with details potentially unveiled as early as Friday, according to the report.

Key Claims

Hamas accepted a framework of the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza, as reported by the BBC.
The plan provides for the inventorying and storage of its remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision, according to the BBC.
Hamas concluded leadership elections that brought Gaza-based leader Khalil al-Hayya to the head of the movement, as reported by the BBC.
The initiative to disarm Hamas envisages the destruction of underground tunnels and arsenals in the Gaza Strip, according to TASS, citing a spokesperson for the Gaza Board of Peace.
Hamas will not play any role in Gaza's administrative governance bodies, the same spokesperson told TASS.
Negotiations with Hamas to eliminate all types of weapons are ongoing, the spokesperson added.
Hamas and Palestinian factions have agreed to all provisions of a stabilization deal drafted by the Gaza Board of Peace, according to TASS, citing Al Hadath television.
Hamas agreed to hand over weapons, including heavy weaponry, to the national governing committee, with the handover process tied to the de-facto withdrawal of Israeli troops, as reported by TASS.
The agreement could mark the first credible step towards ending a war that has lasted for nearly three years, the BBC reported.

Perspectives

Hamas

A senior Hamas official and member of the movement's negotiating team told the BBC that the talks were "long and extremely difficult," with Hamas insisting on the wording "inventorying and storing weapons" under Palestinian oversight rather than handing them over to Israel.

Gaza Board of Peace

A spokesperson for the Gaza Board of Peace, which oversees the stabilization effort, confirmed to TASS that the disarmament plan includes the destruction of tunnels and ammunition depots in the Strip, and that Hamas will not play any role in Gaza's administrative governance bodies.

Palestinians in Gaza

The BBC reported that the announcement was met with little public enthusiasm in Gaza. After years of failed ceasefires and collapsed agreements, many Palestinians have grown deeply sceptical of new political breakthroughs. Some residents shared views online, saying they are less interested in negotiations details than in whether the deal will end the war, allow displaced families to return home, and bring lasting relief. Confidence in both Hamas and Israel remains low, the BBC noted.

How each outlet told it

BBC — World as of Jul 31, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC

Framing: Hamas accepts disarmament plan — Cautiously optimistic

Facts Included:

Hamas accepted a framework of the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza
The plan provides for the inventorying and storage of its remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision
Hamas concluded leadership elections that brought Gaza-based leader Khalil al-Hayya to the head of the movement
The move comes soon after Hamas concluded leadership elections
The agreement could mark the first credible step towards ending a war that has lasted for nearly three years

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TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC

Framing: Hamas disarmament plan includes destruction of tunnels and arsenals — Informative

Facts Included:

The initiative to disarm Palestine’s Hamas movement envisages the destruction of underground tunnels and arsenals in the Gaza Strip
Hamas will not play any role in Gaza’s administrative governance bodies
Negotiations with Hamas to eliminate all types of weapons are ongoing

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TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC

Framing: Hamas agrees to stabilization deal — Informative

Facts Included:

The radical movement Hamas and Palestinian factions taking part in the Gaza peace process have agreed to all provisions of a stabilization deal drafted by the Gaza Board of Peace
Hamas agreed to hand over weapons, including heavy weaponry, to the national governing committee
The handover process ought to be tied to the de-facto withdrawal of Israeli troops

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimHamas accepted a framework of the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza. The plan provides for the inventorying and storage of its remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Jul 31, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC
ClaimHamas concluded leadership elections that brought Gaza-based leader Khalil al-Hayya to the head of the movement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Jul 31, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC
ClaimThe initiative to disarm Palestine’s Hamas movement envisages the destruction of underground tunnels and arsenals in the Gaza Strip.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
ClaimHamas will not play any role in Gaza’s administrative governance bodies.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
ClaimNegotiations with Hamas to eliminate all types of weapons are ongoing.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
ClaimThe radical movement Hamas and Palestinian factions taking part in the Gaza peace process have agreed to all provisions of a stabilization deal drafted by the Gaza Board of Peace.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
ClaimHamas agreed to hand over weapons, including heavy weaponry, to the national governing committee.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe handover process ought to be tied to the de-facto withdrawal of Israeli troops.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe agreement could mark the first credible step towards ending a war that has lasted for nearly three years.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Jul 31, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 3 articles consulted: BBC — World, TASS — English 9 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14