By Alexander Cornwell and Nidal al-Mughrabi KIRYAT GAT, Israel (Reuters) -The U.S. increased pressure on Hamas on Tuesday to disarm in the next phase of an already fragile Gaza ceasefire as President Donald Trump pushed to cement an end to the devastating conflict.

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