Hamas is already back in control of Gaza

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# Hamas Is Already Back in Control of Gaza

Israel Harel

Oct 19, 2025 2:12 am IDT

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Israel Harel

Oct 19, 2025 2:12 am IDT

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The release of the hostages was the state's most important national goal. To achieve it, the government's opponents argued, we must be willing to pay any price. And if Hamas does not disarm and it continues to rule Gaza, "then we'll have a free hand to act, just like we did after the cease-fire in Lebanon."

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