IDF Confirms Hamas Rebuilding Control in Gaza Amid Delays in Multinational Force Deployment
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ספיר ליפקין, קרן בצלאל, ספיר ליפקין, קרן בצלאל
First reported by Mako · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
The IDF confirmed Hamas is rebuilding control in Gaza, using civilian facilities for military purposes despite the ceasefire. Nikolay Mladenov denied any financial deal with Hamas and announced a new monitoring mechanism for ceasefire violations. Delays in deploying a multinational force and establishing local militias prolong Hamas's ability to strengthen its position ahead of Israeli elections.
- 01IDF confirms Hamas is restoring governance and using civilian sites militarily in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire.
- 02Peace Council head Nikolay Mladenov denies any financial agreement with Hamas and confirms monitoring of ceasefire violations.
- 03Multinational force deployment to Gaza delayed until at least October 2026, possibly post-Israeli elections.
- 04Plans for local militias and civilian governance in Gaza remain stalled, with previous militia efforts failing.
- 05Mohammed Dahlan leads UAE-backed humanitarian and reconstruction efforts to bolster his influence.
- 06Delays allow Hamas to recruit, train, and rebuild forces during the political interim in Israel.
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