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What's in the proposed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza
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Extra Extra has grouped 10 reports on this story from 10 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 3 left-leaning, 2 center, and 5 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 94 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
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Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 38 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: The Philadelphia Inquirer, LA Times, Daily Kos, PBS NewsHour, Axios, CBN News, The Jerusalem Post, The National Pulse, Just the News, National Review.
Left(3)
The Philadelphia InquirerAAug 1, 2:27 PM
Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw
President Donald Trump's announcement that Hamas agreed to disarm offers a glimmer of hope for Palestinians in Gaza
LA TimesAJul 31, 8:32 PM
Trump touts Hamas disarmament deal, but uncertainties remain
Hamas confirmed it would begin disarmament, but said it was contingent on Israel halting all attacks in Gaza and fulfilling provisions of the first phase of a ceasefire deal signed in 2025.
Daily KosCJul 31, 11:00 PM
Trump’s Gaza ‘deal’ is questionable, and Musk can’t stay out of politics
Here's your Daily Kos Recap for July 31.
Center(2)
PBS NewsHourAJul 31, 10:55 PM
What's in the proposed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza
There is a major development in the effort to bring lasting peace to Gaza. Hamas says it has agreed to a U.S.-backed framework that would ultimately see the militant group give up its weapons and cont
AxiosAJul 31, 12:30 AM
Trump touts "historic" agreement to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza
President Trump announced Thursday that his Board of Peace had reached an agreement with Hamas to disarm and transfer civilian and security control of Gaza to a new Palestinian technocratic government
Right(5)
CBN NewsCJul 31, 9:07 AM
Trump Pressures Israel Not to Derail Hamas Disarmament Deal; Israeli Forces Demolish Hezbollah Tunnel
The Jerusalem PostBAug 1, 1:23 AM
Eisenkot, Likud clash over BoP framework for Hamas disarmament, IDF withdrawal from Gaza
Earlier on Friday, a diplomatic source told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF will not withdraw from its current Yellow Line position in Gaza prior to Hamas's full disarmament.
The National PulseDJul 31, 2:10 PM
Trump Announces Agreement to Disarm Hamas as Part of Gaza Peace Plan.
A U.S.-brokered plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza could pave the way for reconstruction and a new Palestinian government in the territory, though significant conditions remain unresolved.
Just the NewsCJul 31, 12:00 AM
As Trump thanks Qatar for Hamas disarmament, Israel’s past approval of aid to Hamas-run Gaza emerges
“Qatar financed October 7. It continues to host and provide sanctuary in Doha to the leaders of the terrorist organization to this very day,” Bennett wrote. “They've never condemned the October 7 mass
National ReviewBJul 31, 6:32 PM
The Gaza Peace Deal That Isn’t
In such agreements, it is often the case that ‘phase 2’ never comes.
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