President Donald Trump states that the US will not allow Hamas to have a role in the post-war governance of Gaza and that they will see what happens with Gaza. Hamas has expressed willingness to cede governing control of Gaza but refuses to disarm. Trump also claims that Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, would not have occurred if he were president.

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