# Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?

An episode of [The Inside Story Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1587936366), 3 Aug 2026, 26 min.

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Israel says it has doubts about Hamas disarming. The group and other Palestinian factions in Gaza have agreed to lay down their weapons. But they say it's dependent on the withdrawal of Israeli troops — which Israel has refused to do unless they disarm. Where does this leave Gaza? In this episode: • Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former adviser to the Palestinian negotiating team • Michael Mulroy, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East • Nimrod Novick, Former special envoy and senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres Host: Frankie McCamley Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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