Dispatches From Gaza

Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on - US politics live

The Guardian · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

President grapples with finding a resolution to Middle East conflict that has pushed up gasoline prices ahead of vital midterm elections Sign up for the US Breaking News email.

When given a choice between a generic candidate who is an experienced elected official who focuses on "practical reforms" who gets funding from established groups and party donors, or a "political outsider who says the system is broken" who calls for changes to the status quo, the outsider wins by 14 points in the

poll, including among independents and moderates.

A new survey of voters in 18 congressional toss-up districts by the Working Families Party showed voters, and especially independents, want candidates who challenge the political system.

The survey found 80% of voters agreed that elected officials care more about wealthy donors and powerful interests than people like them.

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• Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on - US politics live - The Guardian

Trump says 'complete disarmament' of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept

The Guardian · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

US president hails breakthrough but Israeli far-right minister says 'only solution' is 'encouraging emigration and destroying Hamas' Middle East crisis - live updates What is Trump's Board of Peace and who is involved?

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, issues that have so far stalled implementation of last October's ceasefire, but.

Israel has yet to respond officially to the plan and government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal.

Announcing the agreement in a social media post on Thursday night, Trump said it involved the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and was "a monumental step toward ending the fighting".

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• Trump says 'complete disarmament' of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept - The Guardian

Iran war live: IRGC claims attack on Kuwait; Gaza peace deal announced

Al Jazeera · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

Iran says attacks in response to US strikes; Hamas says any deal is conditional on Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza.

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• Iran war live: IRGC claims attack on Kuwait; Gaza peace deal announced - Al Jazeera

Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide

Al Jazeera · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu's phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.

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• Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide - Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis live: Hamas will hand over weapons to new Gaza administration, says official, but deal depends on Israeli withdrawal

The Guardian · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

Hamas's Ghazi Hamad tells Reuters that it will hand over arms to body established by Trump's Board of Peace Trump claims agreement for 'complete disarmament' of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Al Jazeera reporter Hani Mahmoud has reported the

mood in Gaza this morning following news of Hamas's potential disarmament.

Palestinians have heard repeated statements about their fate in the three years since the current war began between Israel and Hamas, so last night's announcement by Donald Trump wasn't met with any particular joy or celebration.

"There is scepticism and cautiousness among Palestinians," Mahoud writes from Gaza City in the north of the Strip.

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• Middle East crisis live: Hamas will hand over weapons to new Gaza administration, says official, but deal depends on Israeli withdrawal - The Guardian

Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know

Al Jazeera · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza. But experts remain sceptical.

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• Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know - Al Jazeera

Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical about the latest peace plan

Al Jazeera · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical of the latest peace plan, questioning whether it will bring lasting change.

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• Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical about the latest peace plan - Al Jazeera

If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war

BBC News · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.

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• If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war - BBC News

Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza

Al Jazeera · conflict · Gaza · July 31, 2026

Hamas has agreed to gradually disarm in Gaza as part of Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.

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• Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza - Al Jazeera