Desk Report: The Palestinian independence group Hamas has responded to US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. Hamas has agreed to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to Palestinian technocrats and release all prisoners. In a video address immediately after Hamas’ statement, President Trump said he believed Hamas was ready for a “lasting peace.” At the same time, he called on the Israeli government to “immediately stop the bombing of Gaza.” Following Trump’s call, Israeli army chief of staff Yal Zamir ordered the country’s armed forces to stop…
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