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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

UK Welcomes Hamas Disarmament as Part of Ceasefire Implementation

Jul 31, 2026 10:29 AM CT Gaza Strip diplomacy,ceasefire,gaza,uk,hamas

Summary

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband endorsed a reported disarmament agreement for Hamas, emphasizing the need to implement a 20-point plan including Israeli troop withdrawal. This diplomatic move signals international pressure for de-escalation in Gaza, a key theater in the broader Iran-Israel conflict involving Iranian-backed proxies.

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UK foreign minister Miliband welcomes Hamas disarmament announcement British foreign minister Ed Miliband said on Friday he welcomed the announcement of a disarmament agreement for Hamas. "The focus must now be on implementing the 20-point plan in full. This includes the withdrawal of the IDF fro...

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United States NEUTRAL

Not directly mentioned, but UK stance aligns with broader Western diplomatic efforts.

Israel NEUTRAL

Referenced regarding the requirement for IDF withdrawal as part of the implementation plan.

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