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Jul 4
30m 21s

Hamas submits positive response to Gaza ...

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Hamas says it has delivered a "positive response" to mediators on Gaza ceasefire proposal - but wants guarantee that Israel's bombardment will not resume. Also: President Trump signs flagship tax package into law.

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