Israel is backing armed gangs in Gaza—including criminals and ex-ISIS affiliates—to sow chaos and prevent Palestinian unity.
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Hamas has threatened to eliminate Israeli-backed militias in Gaza, which operate under Israeli protection and are widely rejected by the public.
Two years of war, a ceasefire is in sight—on Netanyahu’s terms. Hamas miscalculated; its allies stood down.
Hamas faces a critical choice: cling to failed armed resistance or embrace a political path toward Palestinian statehood.
Hamas must recognize the catastrophe its 2023 attack unleashed, serving the Israeli Right’s agenda and blocking a two-state solution.
Israeli calls to designate Qatar an “enemy state” over its Hamas ties are escalating, driven by political rivalry and post-October 7 anger.
Trump’s Gaza ceasefire faces major hurdles: Hamas survives, the PA is weak, and international forces remain reluctant to deploy.
Israel freed hostages and holds buffer zones, but Hamas survives, governs half of Gaza, and gained diplomatic stature—making victory ambiguous.
Hamas remains the key obstacle to lasting peace; defeating it requires parallel U.S.-led efforts on Palestinian security, PA reform, and Arab normalization.
Each option for Hamas fighters carries major risks—from local security collapse to creating a global militant diaspora.