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Jake Sullivan affirms U.S. commitment to full removal of Hamas from power in Gaza
The White House national security advisor indicated that the U.S. is pursuing Hamas’ removal through a multi-stage cease-fire deal

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during the daily press briefing after U.S. President Joe Biden gave remarks on the terrorist attacks in Israel at the White House October 10, 2023 in Washington, DC.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday that the administration remains committed to seeing Hamas removed from power in Gaza, a goal he said Washington aims to accomplish through a cease-fire agreement and new political arrangement in Gaza....