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Hamas has accepted parts of President Trump’s peace deal, including giving up power and releasing hostages, but says other elements require further discussion.

48 hostages are still being held, with around 20 of them believed to be alive.

The war, nearing its two-year mark, has killed over 66,000 Palestinians, displaced 90% of Gaza’s population, and destroyed much of its infrastructure.

WASHINGTON - Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater mi

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