Hamas likes ceasefire, Israel less enthused

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DESTROYED HOUSES DURING THE ISRAELI FORCES GROUND OPERATIONS ARE SEEN AT THE NUR SHAMS REFUGEE CAMP, IN THE WEST BANK CITY OF TULKAREM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025. (AP PHOTO/LEO CORREA)

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Israel and Hamas stake out their positions ahead of talks as Israel seeks “no Hamas” in post-war Gaza. PAGE A8