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Netanyahu Vows Gaza Stay Until Hamas Disarmed, Trump Praises Deal
8/3/2026
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said it will not pull IDF forces from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
- Israeli strikes on Sunday killed at least 17 people, while the Palestinian Health Ministry reported 19 deaths and 35 injuries in 24 hours.
- Israel wants Qatar and Turkey excluded from verification and Hamas weapons destroyed, and reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel was “very happy” with the deal.
