Someday this War's gonna End

IN a somewhat surprising statement Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, in what United States President Donald Trump has called “a monumental step” towards peace and security.

Al Jazeera has received a copy of Thursday’s agreement, which stipulates that the precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body, and the agreement of all parties.

However, Hamad said that Hamas would not implement any part of the agreement if Israeli forces failed to fulfil their obligations. The official said disarmament depended on Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and progress on reconstruction in the Palestinian territory.

There has been no comment yet from Israel.

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Israeli settlers, protected by Israeli forces, storm town of Tal near Nablus


Dozens of Israeli settlers have stormed the town of Tal, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, under the protection of Israeli forces, according to Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground. Footage shows armed Israeli settlers among the group as they enter the area.

Last week, Israeli settlers launched a deadly raid on the town, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
 
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