Senior US officials have shifted their position on the Israeli demand to disarm Hamas, opting to delay the issue until after a ceasefire deal is reached. The US believes the demand to expel all members of Hamas's military wing from Gaza is unrealistic due to the large number of fighters and lack of willingness from other countries to accept them.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-us-removes-demand-to-disarm-hamas-as-part-of-ceasefire-deal/
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