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The secretary of state met in Israel with the families of Americans whose remains are still held by terrorists in the Strip.
The terrorist groups have been at loggerheads ever since Hamas seized power in the Gaza Strip in 2007.
The Trump plan could turn into nothing more than a hostage-release deal if full U.S. backing is not ensured for enforcing the disarmament of the Strip.
“As Hamas is not disarmed, there is no future for Gaza,” the Israeli envoy said, showing a picture of a mass public execution that the terror group recently carried out.
Speaking at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel, the secretary of state voices “healthy optimism” the Trump deal will be fully implemented.
Hamas may release two of the 13 bodies still held in Gaza.
A US study finds 17 pro-Palestinian posts for every pro-Israeli one on the social-video platform, but says they tend to get the same traction online.
Those suspected of disloyalty are denied food, water and sunlight.
They were among eight Gazans involved in the massacre who were killed by the Israeli military.
The Israeli foreign minister hailed his country’s warm relations with Albania, noting a 1,000% rise of Israeli tourism in the Balkan state.
Some 165,700 shekels (over $50,000) in terrorist funds were also confiscated in the operation.
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have threatened to pull out of Gaza reconstruction efforts, especially in areas under Hamas control.
