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The militant group Hamas says the Gaza Strip should remain central to any long-term ceasefire between Iran, the U.S.,
and Israel.
This says Tehran hosts a belated funeral for its former supreme leader, who was killed by U.S.
And Israeli strikes four months ago.
NPR's Emily Fang has more from Tel Aviv.
Speaking to a Hamas-affiliated paper, Khaled al-Kadoumi, Hamas' representative in Tehran,
said he'd been reassured by Iranian officials that securing the rights of Palestinians was central to guaranteeing,
quote, genuine or lasting peace in the Middle East.
His remarks highlight the risk of a shaky U.S.
And Iranian ceasefire collapsing.
Despite a preliminary ceasefire agreement with the U.S.,
Iran continues to stop ships from freely sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S.
And Iran exchanged strikes against one another just a week ago.
The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has also threatened to retaliate against Israel,
as Israel continues to occupy much of southern Lebanon.
Emily Fang, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
This 4th of July, some Americans think the nation is on the wrong track,
but the majority say they're proud or very proud to be American.
The latest NPR PBS News Marist poll released this week offers a look at how Americans are feeling.