Israel says Gaza troop pullback depends on genuine Hamas disarmament
A senior Israeli official has said troops will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza without what was described as the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas. The statement came as Hamas said it would hand over heavy weapons only if Israel ends "all forms of aggression" and pulls its forces out of the territory. The latest exchange deepens a dispute over the sequencing of a US-brokered ceasefire plan that is meant to move into its second phase.Donald Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under Trump-Backed Gaza Deal as Israel Withholds Formal Approval
Hamas said on Friday that it had agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and allowing the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. The announcement marks a new stage in the long-stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan brokered by United States President Donald Trump. Israel has not yet formally accepted the terms, leaving the arrangement politically contested and operationally uncertain.Trump said he had an understanding with Israel and described the agreement as a major breakthrough, even as he acknowledged that the process could still face setbacks. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Hamas disarmament deal faces skepticism in Gaza as ceasefire doubts persist
Palestinians in Gaza have expressed doubt that Hamas's pledge to disarm will bring a lasting change on the ground, even as the agreement is presented as part of the next phase of the ceasefire process. The latest comments come after Donald Trump said Hamas had agreed to "completely disarm", while Hamas said its commitment depends on Israel withdrawing from Gaza and ending its strikes. The gap between those positions has left many residents uncertain that the deal will alter daily life in the enclave.Local residents quoted in the report said they welcomed any agreement that is genuine and actually implemented,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 20:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as Gaza talks stall and wildfires, floods and unrest spread
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with strikes and interceptions continuing, Pakistan saying talks between Tehran and Washington were still under way, and Iran claiming a drone strike on US military assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase. The conflict is also driving up US missile interceptor spending, while the Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill that could hit India and China with tariffs for buying Russian oil. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Regional tensions widened further around the Gulf and Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Saudi Arabia with what he called full escalation, just hours before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Jul 2026 18:27 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions widen as Gaza deal, NATO alert and market gains dominate
US Iran tensions escalated further as strikes and interceptions continued, with Pakistan saying talks between Tehran and Washington were still ongoing even as the conflict widened and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz deepened. The United States is also spending heavily on missile interceptors and other munitions, underlining the rising cost of the confrontation. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Hamas said it had agreed to a deal to disarm in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip, and separately accepted a framework for its remaining heavy weapons to be inventoried and stored under Palestinian supervision. The moves point... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Jul 2026 08:38 LONDON
Hamas accepts framework to disarm in Gaza under Palestinian supervision
Hamas has accepted a framework that would see its remaining heavy weapons in Gaza inventoried and stored under Palestinian supervision, according to people involved in the talks. The move is being described as a potential breakthrough in the Trump-backed peace initiative for Gaza. It follows months of difficult negotiations and comes after Hamas completed leadership elections that elevated Gaza-based leader Khalil al-Hayya.A senior Hamas official on the movement's negotiating team said the talks were long and extremely difficult. He said Hamas had insisted on the wording of "inventorying and storing weapons" under Palestinian oversight rather than handing them over to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
Israel approves limited Gaza force deployment in Rafah test zone as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Israel's security cabinet has approved a highly constrained pilot deployment of an International Stabilization Force in a narrow area of Rafah, according to the supplied reporting. The move is described as a test zone in southern Gaza and a limited step within a broader peace framework that has stalled. The force is linked to Donald Trump's 20-point plan and is expected to operate in full coordination with the Israeli military.The reported deployment would involve about 200 personnel from countries including Morocco and Uganda, rather than the larger contingent previously discussed. Israeli media cited in the supplied material said the original... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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