Deeply embedded into Gazan society, Hamas has adapted financially and militarily to endure after the assassination of top leaders, and despite almost two years of intense IDF pressure, they are still the force to beat within the enclave.
Nearly two years after Israel launched a war aimed at dismantling Hamas following the Oct. 7 attacks, the movement remains the dominant force in Gaza. Despite the devastation of infrastructure, the assassination of top leaders and a crippling blockade, Hamas continues to govern, fight and even pay salaries.
Analysts say this endurance is not a coincidence. It’s the result of an organization that has embedded itself deeply into the fabric of Gaza's society, adapted militarily and evolved its financial tactics to survive one of the most intense conflicts in the region’s modern history.
“Hamas is not just a military wing or a political party,” said Dr. Michael Milshtein, head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at the Moshe Dayan Center.
“Hamas is not just a military wing or a political party,” said Dr. Michael Milshtein, head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at the Moshe Dayan Center.
“It’s something much broader — deeply rooted in Palestinian society. Over the past 20 years, they’ve built strong connections through education, charity, mosques, youth clubs and women’s associations.” (Ed note: It is said that 87% of the people of Gaza always vote with Hamas, and of that number, 40% are fine with suicide bombers.) (Read More)