Hamas says it will lay down its arms in Gaza

Hamas has agreed to a US-backed peace deal involving the disarmament of its forces in Gaza and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops, though the Israeli government’s stance remains uncertain. Meanwhile, rising settler violence in the West Bank has drawn international condemnation, with reports highlighting extreme ideological justifications for the conflict. In the world of sports, FIFA faces a potential boycott from major confederations, including UEFA, over controversial plans to privatize the World Cup. Tensions are also escalating in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following a surge in migration, while Saudi Arabia’s economy faces a significant downturn linked to regional instability and oil sector disruptions. Additionally, a rescue effort is underway for a team of mountaineers missing after an avalanche in Pakistan, and a 150-year-old overdue library book has surfaced in Australia, offering a rare glimpse into 19th-century borrowing regulations.