00:00U.S. President Donald Trump said that Hamas would
00:05give up its weapons, a key element in the second phase of the U.S.-drafted Gaza ceasefire.
00:10Speaking by his side, Trump Special Envoy Steve Witkoff also
00:15appeared confident that the group would disarm.
00:18They're going to demilitarize. They will.
00:20No choice.
00:21So we expect that.
00:23Finish strong.
00:24Pardon me.
00:25We want to get Hamas.
00:26No guns, right?
00:27Right.
00:28They're going to give it up.
00:29They're going to give up the AK.
00:30The 27s.
00:31A lot of people said they'll never disarm.
00:33Looks like they're going to disarm.
00:35Trump hailed cooperation with Hamas after Israeli forces brought back
00:40remains of the last held hostage in Gaza.
00:42The group said the return of the body showed its
00:45commitment to the ceasefire, but it has not surrendered its
00:48weapons, which it repeatedly said would
00:50have a red line.
00:51However, Hamas did suggest it would be open to handing over its weapons.
00:55to a Palestinian governing authority also as part.
01:00of the plan.
01:01A committee with Palestinian technocrats has been set up with the goal of taking
01:05over governance in the strip.
01:06It will be responsible for providing public service.
01:10services to Palestinians living in Gaza, but the commitment faces many challenges, including
01:15relating to its operations and financing.
01:20Thirdly, the reconstruction of Gaza, another major component of the second phase of the
01:25plan.
01:26The UN has estimated that reconstruction of the strip will cost
01:30more than 42 billion euros.
01:32The process is expected to take years and little money.
01:35the money has so far been pledged.
01:36the money has so far been pledged.
01:40the money that ministers are headed to the very cover.
01:41The humanث
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