Current sectionGaza NewsAnalysis Hamas' acceptance of the far-reaching agreement runs counter to Iran's position and underscores Gaza's growing role in the U.S.-led regional struggle with Tehran. Even if Israel believes that renewed fighting in the Strip is inevitable, Trump's interests may stand in the wayShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeZvi Bar'el01:23 PM • August 02 2026 IDTThe long months of negotiations between the United States, Hamas and the mediating states have yielded a draft agreement, but not yet a signed one. Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:GazaIsrael-Gaza WarHamasPalestiniansIranIran - U.S.Israel - IranLebanonHezbollahBoard of PeaceDonald TrumpCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Live UpdatesNetanyahuU.S.-IranGaza DealPolymarket BetsMichigan primaryElection PollsHaQuizHaaretz PodcastHow Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Is Becoming the New Front in the Iran WarThey Fought Back Against Violent Settlers. Now They're Branded as TerroristsSource: Israel Demands Right to Strike Gaza Areas Set for International ForceReport: Iran Used Cease-fire to Plan Wider Regional Campaign Against U.S.Trump Says He Called Off Iran Attack After Tehran Sought More Time for DealRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMINetanyahu Says Israel Has 'Special Forces' Ready if He's Arrested on NY VisitThis Israeli ultra-Orthodox Feminist Activist Has a Warning for U.S. JewsAl Jazeera Reportedly Ends Contracts of Over 20 Gazan JournalistsTwo Female Israeli Soldiers Die by Suicide as IDF Mental Health Crisis DeepensDozens of IDF Soldiers Desert Sde Teiman Base in Protest of CommanderTrump's Irritation, Netanyahu's Desperation: Oval Office Smiles Mask Rifts