President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip. The militant group Hamas confirmed on Friday it had agreed to the deal, which would lead to its disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
But significant hurdles, conditions and long timelines remain before the war in the Palestinian territory can be wound down, according to the reports. Neither announcement provided details on the specific terms of disarmament, the scope of the Israeli pullback, or the phases of the withdrawal.
Trump made the announcement, but the reports do not say where or when he spoke. Hamas's confirmation came Friday, but no further details were released by either party.
The reported deal comes as fighting continues in Gaza, though neither report offered an update on the current situation. Both accounts stress uncertainty about whether the agreement can be carried out. The reports also did not specify what would happen to the group's arsenal or how the gradual troop withdrawal would be monitored.
If implemented, the agreement would represent a major step toward ending the war, but the reports make clear that many questions remain unanswered. The coming days are likely to determine whether the deal holds.