Hamas says a deal has been reached in Gaza, and other developments in the Middle East
Summary
Hamas announced it will start disarming as part of a deal announced by President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, which also calls for Israel to stop attacks and withdraw. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacking oil tankers and Kuwait intercepting drones.Key Facts
- Hamas confirmed plans to begin disarming under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal involving Israel withdrawing from Gaza.
- The full disarmament by Hamas depends on the creation of a Palestinian state, which Israel’s government currently opposes.
- Israel has not officially responded to the announced ceasefire deal.
- The war started after a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, resulting in over 1,200 Israeli deaths and hostages taken.
- Since then, Israeli military actions have caused more than 73,000 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reported attacking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and firing drones at Kuwait.
- Kuwait shot down drones inside its airspace and reported damage from Iranian drone attacks but no casualties.
- Saudi Arabia proposed a defense alliance of 14 countries to secure trade routes in the Red Sea amid regional conflicts disrupting shipping.
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