as in demilitarization
the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons
the ambassador spoke at length about the possible unilateral disarmament of his country
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Recent Examples of disarmament
To break this pattern of a ceasefire marred by violent escalations – and prevent the emerging new normal – requires major progress on some of the 20-point plan’s most difficult conditions, including the disarmament of Hamas and creating new governance in Gaza.
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Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Applied across the nation, the commission process has turned into unilateral political disarmament.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
So there would be some sort of disarmament of Hamas, and Israel wouldn’t launch strikes, and an international force would help secure Gaza, which is what the ceasefire agreement lays out.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The film makes no argument about how the world may reach nuclear disarmament, but that’s besides the point.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
That includes the demilitarization of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, the Israeli leader said.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Applied across the nation, the commission process has turned into unilateral political disarmament.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
So there would be some sort of disarmament of Hamas, and Israel wouldn’t launch strikes, and an international force would help secure Gaza, which is what the ceasefire agreement lays out.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The film makes no argument about how the world may reach nuclear disarmament, but that’s besides the point.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
That includes the demilitarization of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, the Israeli leader said.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarmament
demilitarization
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On Saturday, Rubio said a number of countries have offered to take part in the force to support the demilitarization of Gaza and monitor compliance with the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
26 Oct. 2025
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The proposal called for an immediate cease-fire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Disarmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarmament. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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