Hamas, Gaza and Trump
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Iran's president pledged continued support to Hamas' new leader even as Trump promotes his landmark Gaza disarmament deal and Board of Peace roadmap.
It was a triumphant moment for the Trump administration when, letter by letter, workers removed the sign reading “U.S. Agency for International Development” from the pale limestone facade of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington,
Donald Trump’s deal to disarm Hamas is on the verge of collapse after an increase in Israeli bombing and suggestions that the terror group would not hand over its weapons.
President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza, nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. While Hamas confirmed the disarmament agreement on Friday,
Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles.
President Donald Trump said the US-led Board of Peace had reached an agreement for Hamas to disarm, though questions remained about the extent of the accord and officials suggested it would not be implemented immediately.
Hamas confirmed it would begin disarmament, but said it was contingent on Israel halting all attacks in Gaza and fulfilling provisions of the first phase of a ceasefire deal signed in 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he believes the prospects for a partial ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas are no longer possible.