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Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm; Israel 'skeptical'

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President Trump on Thursday evening announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in 'carefully structured phases,' which, if carried out, would address one of the main sticking points for a broader peace deal in Gaza. A U.S. official said Israel remains 'skeptical' that Hamas will follow through. 'They're very skeptical that Hamas will disarm. But again, they're not really being asked to do much in the process because this isn't really a trust deal. This is really, you know, it's a conditions-based deal. And as things happen, that everyone has to follow the obligations they've taken,' the official said. Neither the Israelis or Hamas had officially commented on Trump's announcement as of 7 p.m. EDT on Thursday. The Hill reached out to both sides. The Jerusalem Post reported on Thursday that the 15-point document under discussion did not 'adequately address' Israeli demands for the full demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. Israel would not withdraw its military behind the 'yellow line,' the demarcation that has divided Gaza since a peace framework was announced in October, until disarmament is complete.