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Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
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BBC News - Middle East
A bargain lies at the heart of the new proposition for Hamas to disarm in Gaza.
The idea is that as Hamas hands over its weapons, Israel pulls out of the 70% of Gaza that it occupies.
Many Palestinians believe Israel wants to force them out, by making life so insupportable and appalling that they will leave if they get the chance.
Many Israelis believe Hamas would do that again if it had the chance.
President Donald Trump cannot achieve a win in the war on Iran, so he needs one in Gaza.