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Hamas After the Gaza Conflict
Analysis of Hamas's situation following the recent conflict in Gaza, including leadership, tactics, and external support.
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PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelMilitaryConflictTerrorism
HamasIdfHezbollahFatahQatar
Israel KatzBenjamin NetanyahuYahya SinwarKhalil Al HayyaDonald Trump
- What are some signs suggesting increasing difficulties for Hamas?
- There are indications of growing difficulties for Hamas, including potential requests to Fatah to manage Gaza. The future of Hamas' leadership and external support remains uncertain.
- Who is leading Hamas now, and what is the status of its leadership?
- With many high-ranking members killed, Hamas' leadership now rests with a five-member committee. The true successor to Yahya Sinwar remains unclear, with speculation involving his brother, Mohammed Sinwar.
- How have Hamas's tactics and strategies changed during the conflict?
- Hamas' tactics have shifted to hit-and-run attacks using tunnels, simple weapons, and booby traps. While facing organizational challenges, they continue to fight and have recruited less-trained fighters from the displaced population.
- What role are external actors playing in supporting or opposing Hamas?
- Iran continues to support Hamas diplomatically and militarily, while Hezbollah and other Shiite militias are also involved. However, Qatar's reduced support and potential relocation of Hamas leaders abroad signal growing challenges for the group.
- What is the assessment of Hamas's situation after the recent conflict, according to Israeli officials?
- Israel's Defense Minister, Katz, claims Hamas has been organizationally defeated, despite ongoing terrorism in Gaza. However, the movement suffered heavy losses, with an estimated 18,000 fighters killed out of an initial 30,000, and significant leadership losses.