Trump Says Hamas Agreed to Disarm

President Donald Trump said the US-led Board of Peace had reached an agreement for Hamas to disarm. Questions remained about the extent of the accord and officials suggested it would not be implemented immediately. Trump touted the deal in a social media post on Thursday evening, calling it a “monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.” Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

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