Palestinian group regains security control over swathes of Gaza, as impasse looms over disarmament and political future

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/37739146

Analysis - Rayhan Uddin
18 October 2025 14:19 BST

Battered and bruised but unbowed, Hamas forces were back patrolling the streets of Gaza almost immediately after the ceasefire with Israel came into effect.

It was both a warning to Israeli-linked gangs and collaborators, as it was a statement about who still governs the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.

US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza envisions a future in which Hamas plays no military or political role.

However, analysts argue that the complex realities on the ground - and the absence of a viable political alternative - cast serious doubt on how feasible it is to marginalise Hamas.

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    It was both a warning to Israeli-linked gangs and collaborators, as it was a statement about who still governs the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.

    Literally the only reason Hamas exists is because Netenyahu solicits donations for them from Muslim majority countries like Qatar, and then literally smuggles the cash from Israel into Palestine.

    If Netenyahu really wanted to get rid of Hamas, he’d just stop paying them.

    • mrdown@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      Funny how you don’t mention the Palestinian authority which can’t receive any money either without Israel and how collaborate with Israel for it’s security while allowing settler terrorists terrorizing west banker