Trump says Israel ‘happy’ with Hamas deal, despite ‘skepticism’

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Today's Top Stories - July 31, 2026

Today's Top Stories - July 31, 2026

President Trump said Friday that Israel is pleased with the Board of Peace’s agreement with Hamas to disarm the militant group in Gaza, despite its apparent skepticism of the framework. 

“We do have an understanding with Israel,” Trump told reporters at his Cabinet meeting at Camp David. “Israel is very happy about it. Israel helped us. They’ve been very good.” 

“Most people said that would be a deal that would be undoable,” he continued.........

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