Event Brief
Two-week Gaza ceasefire tied to Hamas disarmament process
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Summary: A two-week ceasefire is set to finalize a process for Hamas disarmament and a peace deal, sources say.
WHO: Diplomatic source(s) and sources familiar with the details
WHAT: Israel says it will not withdraw from the Yellow Line without full Hamas disarmament; ceasefire lasts two weeks to finalize the process.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: Gaza Strip
WHY: The ceasefire is intended to allow Hamas to begin disarmament and storage/dismantling of Hamas weaponry as part of a US peace plan framework.
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