If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza

On July thirty-first, Hamas announced it agreed to a ceasefire with Israel that includes provisions to address its weapons and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. US President Trump described the agreement as a critical step toward establishing a new Palestinian government in the territory.

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