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Daily Brief: Afternoon — July 31, 2026

The Piaz Afternoon Brief for Friday, July 31, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Mainstream outlets are hailing a new 'disarmament agreement' for Hamas. They're glossing over the absence of any concrete timeline for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories or the lifting of the Gaza blockade. In this brief: 1. Hamas 'Disarmament' Framed as Peace Breakthrough, Omits Israel's Continued Occupation and Siege (Al Jazeera - Middle East) 2. Trump Blames Minnesota Governor for Cyberattack as Feds Link it to Iran (The Independent) 3. US-Israel Coordinated Pressure…

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