Israeli Security Officials Warn Hamas Is Rebuilding Control and Economy in Gaza During Ceasefire
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 19 hours ago
What happened
Israeli security officials warn that Hamas is exploiting the ceasefire to restore its governance and economic control in Gaza, strengthening its grip on the population despite public claims of cooperation. Most government ministries and municipalities have resumed operations, and Hamas is increasing taxation and market control. Officials call for a political shift to counter Hamas's growing power.
- 01Hamas is rebuilding governance and civil institutions in Gaza during the ceasefire.
- 0215 of 17 government ministries and 14 of 25 Hamas-affiliated municipalities resumed full activity.
- 03Hamas enforces taxes of 15%-30% on merchants and controls market prices.
- 04The group continues smuggling operations for military and restricted goods.
- 05Israeli officials warn Hamas's public cooperation claims mask efforts to strengthen its power.
- 06Security sources call for a political change to halt Hamas's consolidation in Gaza.
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