US seeks Hamas ‘political surrender’ in new Gaza plan
Analysts say a new US disarmament proposal exploits the regional war to enforce inequitable plan for Gaza.

Analysts say a new US disarmament proposal exploits the regional war to enforce inequitable plan for Gaza.









Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.
Official’s comment on amnesty for Hamas members seen as ‘significant step’, as focus moves to next stage of ceasefire.
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Hamas has agreed to “give up their weapons” and will be “blown away” if they do not follow through, Donald Trump said.
Dozens of families fled a targeted village after an Israeli warning was issued, with drone activity in the area.

Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.

President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.
The group also confirmed the death of former Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace will never happen if Hamas has the ability to “threaten or attack Israel.”
The group’s Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya says continued Israeli violations risk jeopardising fragile deal.

Hamas has confirmed that Israel killed its senior commander Raed Saad in a strike which killed at least four others.