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Three terms define the accord the European Union has welcomed: the permanent decommissioning of weapons held by Hamas and other non-state armed groups, the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and a transition to civilian governance in the territory.
Kaja Kallas stated the EU's position in an endorsement of the announcement. No timeline, implementing authority, or verification mechanism is included in her statement. The EU's backing Kallas spoke for the bloc.
Her statement addresses the announcement of an agreement. Whether the accord is concluded, ratified, or operational is not characterized in her remarks.
Arms clause The decommissioning provision covers Hamas and all other non-state armed groups in Gaza. Permanent decommissioning is the stated standard.
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