Trump's “Historic Breakthrough” in Gaza was short-lived as Hamas refused to take the “first step” toward disarmament; Israel renewed airstrikes
Vivian BalakrishnanMin Aung HlaingDonald TrumpArnaud de BaecqueMohammadreza Rezaei KouchiJared KushnerKazem GharibabadiSteve WitkoffAung San Suu KyiU.N. Security CouncilInternational Committee of the Red Cross

Trump's “Historic Breakthrough” in Gaza was short-lived as Hamas refused to take the “first step” toward disarmament; Israel renewed airstrikes

Former President Trump's proposed peace agreement in Gaza quickly unraveled as Hamas refused to disarm without Israeli concessions. Following the breakdown, Israel resumed airstrikes, further complicating the already tense situation in the region, which has seen no approval from either party involved.

Reuters Reuters+2 sources3 August 2026 · 21:33 UTC
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Former President Trump's peace initiative in Gaza faced immediate collapse as Hamas declared it would not disarm until Israel ceased its airstrikes.123

Following this refusal, Israel resumed airstrikes, resulting in casualties and damage to medical supply warehouses.

Trump's proposal, touted as a historic breakthrough, lacked any real commitment from both parties, with Hamas demanding further conditions for disarmament.

Critics noted that the agreement had no basis in reality, as neither Hamas nor Israel had approved the terms.

Trump's Board of Peace, which he announced in September, aimed to promote stability but has yet to yield tangible results.

As tensions escalate, the international community remains skeptical about the feasibility of Trump's plan, with no significant progress made in the ongoing conflict.

Key Insight
“The purported deal, a 15-point “Roadmap for Completing the Implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Peace Plan in Gaza,” was reportedly authored largely by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff; none of the relevant parties have approved it. It also leaves unclear which side goes first, and Hamas cited further conditions beyond the first step.”
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