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Hamas reached an agreement to disarm, officials say. It's a significant move but faces challenges

Hamas reached an agreement to disarm, officials say. It's a significant move but faces challenges

Officials have told The Associated Press that Hamas reached an agreement to disarm
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President Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal, Israeli Support Uncertain

President Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal, Israeli Support Uncertain

President Trump announced a phased disarmament agreement with Hamas in Gaza, claiming it as a historic step towards peace and security. The agreement, facilitated by the Board of Peace, aims to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with the ultimate goal of establishing a new Palestinian government. However, the deal is described as a draft by Hamas, and U.S. officials report skepticism from Israel regarding Hamas's commitment to disarm. The plan includes storing heavy weapons under a Palestinian administration and requires Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Despite the announcement, Israeli officials have expressed reservations, demanding complete disarmament as a precondition for any process.
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Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Hamas has confirmed that it will disarm as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza
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Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza
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Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in

Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in

By Pesha Magid TAL, West Bank, July 31 (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian, arrested at least three, and closed entrances to the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank on Friday as more than 100 Israeli settlers marched towards the village, residents said. 
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Hamas says it’s reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that will face major challenges

Hamas says it’s reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that will face major challenges

Officials have told The Associated Press that Hamas reached an agreement to disarm
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With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over

By Ebrahim Hajjaj , Dawoud Abu Alkas and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, July 30 (Reuters) - Standing on the roof of a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim al-Dabba gently lifts a honeycomb frame as bees buzz around him.
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U.S. House Passes Defense Bill Increasing Military Aid to Israel Amidst Ongoing Debate

U.S. House Passes Defense Bill Increasing Military Aid to Israel Amidst Ongoing Debate

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2027 fiscal year, which includes $750 million in funding for Israel-related military programs. This amount is $65 million more than the previous year, reflecting ongoing U.S. military support for Israel during its conflict in Gaza. The bill, however, is not yet law and must pass the Senate, where its future is uncertain due to previous blocks by Senate Democrats. The funding has been met with mixed reactions; pro-Israel groups like AIPAC support it, while organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations criticize it, citing concerns over its potential impact on the conflict in Gaza.
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Led By Donkeys Secures Compensation for Seized Gaza Protest Banner

Led By Donkeys Secures Compensation for Seized Gaza Protest Banner

The campaign group Led By Donkeys has received £27,000 in compensation after a banner they displayed in Parliament Square, London, was seized and destroyed by Greater London Authority officials. The banner, which read 'Yes It’s A Genocide', was part of a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. The compensation was paid by Veolia, the company responsible for the banner's disposal. Led By Donkeys pursued compensation to defend the right to protest and highlight the differential treatment of Palestine-related activism in the UK.