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Trump Proposes Hamas Disarmament Ceasefire Amid Israeli Pushback

8/3/2026

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President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire that obliges Hamas to surrender weapons, destroy tunnels and let Israeli forces exit Gaza.
Israeli spokesperson Doron Spielman told the White House Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Gaza hospitals said at least 17 people, including children, died in an Israeli apartment strike on August 2, 2026.
Israel objected to Qatar and Turkey verifying ceasefire stages and demanded destruction of seized weapons.

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President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire that obliges Hamas to surrender weapons, destroy tunnels and let Israeli forces exit Gaza.
Israeli spokesperson Doron Spielman told the White House Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Gaza hospitals said at least 17 people, including children, died in an Israeli apartment strike on August 2, 2026.
Israel objected to Qatar and Turkey verifying ceasefire stages and demanded destruction of seized weapons.