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5 min readHamas has insisted that the Gaza Strip must remain central to any long-term ceasefire involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, even as a preliminary ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S. has been reached. Speaking to a Hamas-affiliated paper, Khalid Al-Koduni, Hamas’s representative in Tehran, said Iranian officials had reassured him that securing Palestinian rights was essential to guaranteeing what he called “genuine or lasting peace in the Middle East.” The statement comes as Tehran hosts a belated funeral for its former Supreme Leader, who was killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes four months ago. Despite the ceasefire deal, Iran continues to stop ships from freely sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has threatened to retaliate against Israel as Israel continues to occupy much of southern Lebanon.
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- 1 (00:20) **Hamas Demands Gaza Central to Ceasefire** - Hamas insists Gaza must be central to any long-term ceasefire involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, as Tehran holds a belated funeral for its former Supreme Leader.
- 2 (01:17) **4th of July Poll: American Pride Divided by Party** - A new poll shows 93% of Republicans, 61% of Independents, and 45% of Democrats are proud to be American.
- 3 (02:24) **Inflation Relief: Skip the Beef, Try Eggs** - Grocery prices are up 2.7% year-over-year, but pork, chicken, and eggs are more affordable this holiday weekend.
- 4 (03:17) **Wildfires Rage in the West** - The Aspen Acres fire in Southern Colorado has grown, forcing mandatory evacuations including Colorado City, with hundreds of structures damaged or destroyed.
- 5 (03:39) **Schlitz Beer Returns for a Limited Weekend** - A small Wisconsin brewer produces a limited batch of the iconic Schlitz beer using a 1940s recipe, available only at a historic site over the holiday weekend.
- 6 (04:31) **Men's World Cup Round of 16 Continues** - Two matches today: Canada vs. Morocco and Paraguay vs. France, with winners advancing to the quarterfinals.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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