Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Hamas resumes power in Gaza: ‘A slap in the face to the Israeli government’


Hamas is effectively back in control of the Gaza Strip, with the terror group having recently returned thousands of troops to the streets to re-establish its grip, dealing a major blow to Israel’s war goals.

Hamas fighters have been out in droves across Gaza after resuming responsibility for managing law and order in the war-torn Palestinian enclave under the most recent cease-fire agreement, since Israel failed to back another entity to take control.

The return to the status quo was clearly evident Sunday when the terrorist group and its supporters brazenly paraded around Gaza City’s Saraya Square during the first day of the cease-fire, flashing victory signs and cheering as they surrounded the Red Cross vehicles carrying the three freed Israeli hostages.   (Read More)