Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw

For Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas' announcement that it had agreed to disarm was a small sign of hope that Israel's attacks might end, allowing them to rebuild their lives and what remains of their homes. But it also clashed with the reality on the ground, as Israeli strikes have continued since President Trump touted the Hamas deal late Thursday in Washington, and where few steps have been taken to advance a broader ceasefire agreement that went into effect in October. Most of Gaza’s 2 million Palestinians are still displaced, many living in tent camps, where poor conditions and overcrowding have led to rodent infestations and outbreaks of infectious diseases such as chickenpox. “They can talk about withdrawal and disarmament," said Abdel Moneim Aboul-Roos, 24, a tuk-tuk rickshaw driver who lost his leg in an Israeli airstrike.