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Hamas said it would not disarm without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Indirect negotiations between the group and Israel reportedly stalled last week.

Israeli officials want control of some aspects of any future Palestinian state,

including the security apparatus.

Separately, at least 119 people were killed in the past day,

at least 65 of them while seeking aid and six of malnutrition, according to health officials.

Stephen Miller, an advisor to Donald Trump, accused India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine by buying crude oil from it.

Earlier this week, Mr. Trump announced tariffs of 25% on Indian goods, along with a

yet-to-be-revealed penalty for buying Russian crude and arms. India will reportedly continue buying

oil from Russia despite Mr. Trump's threats. Jameson Greer, America's trade representative, said that America's tariff rates are, quote,

pretty much set.

Mr. Trump has said that new tariffs, which range between 10% and 50% will come into force on

August 7th.

Mr. Greer also defended his boss's use of trade threats

to affect the politics of other countries.

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