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Gibeonites try to fool the nation of Israel.

men of Israel

This refers to the entire nation of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the Hivites

These are also the Gibeonites.

Perhaps you live near us. How can we make a treaty with you?

Joshua is emphasizing that the people of Israel have to follow the command of Yahweh above all else. AT:"If you do live near us, we cannot make a treaty with you." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)