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Trump threatens US military force in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire

President Donald Trump has threatened to use U.S. military force inside Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Read More ----oooo00O00oooo----

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--##-- BEYOND THE HEADLINES Will Hamas give up control of Gaza?

Many Palestinians and Israelis doubt Hamas is willing to step back from a political role. Credit: Getty Images How does a group that has governed Gaza for almost 20 years - ruling two million Palestinians with an iron rod and fighting Israel in repeated wars - suddenly lay down its arms and relinquish control, as required by Trump's 20-point peace plan? While two years of war have diminished Hamas, it's far from spent, writes Paul Adams. He examines what the group's future could hold.

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