Hamas officials believe U.S. will pressure Israel for a deal only after IDF leaves Rafah
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Hamas leaders are certain the U.S. are not working to reach a cease-fire, but stalling until the intense fighting in Gaza is finished, according to a Palestinian official. The Israeli army departing from Rafah could 'be the last opportunity to reignite negotiations before all parties, especially the Americans, give up,' he says