as in demobilizes
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war
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disarms
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Hamas wants Israel to pull all troops out of Gaza and not restart the war, but Israel is unlikely to do that unless Hamas disarms, the AP reported.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Israeli troops still occupy Gaza and won't be withdrawing until Hamas disarms.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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