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Hamas Rebuilds Control Over Gaza Amid Ceasefire, Security Documents Reveal

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First reported by Mako · 12 hours ago

What happened

Israeli security documents reveal Hamas is restoring its control over Gaza following the ceasefire, reactivating government ministries and municipalities, expanding taxation and market control, and continuing smuggling operations. Officials warn Hamas is strengthening its hold despite appearing cooperative, calling for a political change to alter the status quo.

01Hamas has fully reactivated 15 of 17 Gaza government ministries post-ceasefire.
0214 out of 25 Hamas-affiliated municipalities resumed operations; 11 remain inactive.
03Hamas enforces taxes on merchants, including 15%-30% levies and market price controls.
04Smuggling of military and prohibited goods into Gaza continues under Hamas.
05Israeli officials warn Hamas feigns cooperation while consolidating power.
06Security officials call for political change to prevent Hamas's unchecked strengthening.

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