Tag: Palestinian Politics
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Hamas Power Struggle Deepens: Are Leaders Losing Their Grip on Gaza?
Introduction: A Split in the Ranks The Gaza Strip’s political landscape is shifting as Hamas negotiates with Fatah over control following the recent war. Beyond battlefield outcomes, internal power struggles within Hamas are sharpening, threatening the group’s coherence and complicating international diplomacy. Palestinian sources report a wave of assassinations targeting senior leaders and a leadership…
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Gaza City Clashes: Hamas and Dughmush Clan Kill 27 in Violent Internal Skirmish
Gaza City Clashes: A Deadly Internal Confrontation At least 27 people were killed in fierce clashes between Hamas security forces and armed members of the Dughmush family in Gaza City, marking one of the most violent internal confrontations since major Israeli operations in the enclave paused. The fighting unfolded around the city’s Tel al-Hawa district,…
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Hamas Reaction to Trump’s Peace Plan: Power Handover
Hamas Reaction to Trump’s Peace Plan: Power Handover and Prisoner Release In a statement circulated through media channels associated with Hamas and shared by former US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account, the group said it appreciated the efforts of Arab, Islamic and international actors to end the war in Gaza. The message…
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Hamas Accepts Parts of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Signals Willingness to Negotiate
Overview: Hamas Signals Conditional Acceptance of Trump’s Gaza Plan In a development that could shift the dynamics of the Gaza conflict, Hamas announced it would accept certain components of a peace proposal for the Gaza Strip put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. The group said it could back parts of the plan, including the…
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Hamas Seeks Changes to Trump Plan for Gaza
Hamas Seeks Changes to Trump Plan for Gaza Hamas negotiators in Doha signaled a willingness to engage with Washingtons Gaza plan but are pressing to amend several core provisions, notably the disarmament clause and the expulsion of Hamas cadres. A Palestinian source close to Hamas leadership told AFP that changes are necessary and certain provisions…
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Gaza Governance Transfer: Preparing a Caretaker Admin
Introduction: A Quiet Shift in Gaza’s Governance Even before any formal political accord is reached, a process to transfer governance in the Gaza Strip appears to be taking shape. A series of discussions and arrangements, described by some outlets as a transition toward civilian administration, aims to replace or supplement existing control structures with a…
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Postwar Gaza Authority Would Put Tony Blair at the Helm, Leaked Plan Shows
Overview: A leaked blueprint for postwar Gaza governance A leaked document outlines a plan for a postwar Gaza governing authority that could be chaired by former UK prime minister Tony Blair. Reportedly, the plan envisionsa centralized body with sweeping powers over security, civil administration, reconstruction, and budgeting. The chair would wield significant influence on most…
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Leaked Plan: Blair-Led Postwar Gaza Authority Sidelines Palestinians
Overview of the leaked plan A document circulating in diplomatic circles describes a postwar Gaza governing authority that could be headed by former UK prime minister Tony Blair. The proposal, which has not been independently verified, envisions a transitional body charged with guiding reconstruction, governance, and security in a future Gaza framework. Central to the…
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Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Doha
Overview of the Attack On Tuesday, the Israeli military conducted a targeted attack on the leadership of Hamas, an Islamist Palestinian organization, in Doha, Qatar. This significant military action marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the complexities of international relations in the region. Details of the Operation According…