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Recap: Deal agreed on Hamas’ disarmament, Israel’s gradual withdrawal from Gaza

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Hamas says it now expects mediators and the Board of Peace to ensure that Israel complies with the terms of the deal.

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Edited by Lim Ruey Yan, Elise Wong

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Published: July 31, 2026

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