According to the news agency, US officials are optimistic about the prospects for the imminent implementation of the second phase of the peace agreement in Gaza. The timeline for disarming Hamas' main units, including handing over heavy weapons, remains unclear. Some US officials and Board of Peace members estimate that this process could take between 200 and 350 days. On July 30, Axios reported that Washington officials believe the Hamas’ disarmament will begin in the coming weeks. The Associated Press noted that the tunnels used by Hamas units and the facilities used for weapons production are expected to be destroyed.