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Why Does Israel Want Hamas to Stay?

Al Arabiya English

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July 8, 2026

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"It suits Israel to KEEP Hamas in power." Fatah Spokesperson Dr. Jamal Nazzal says Israel benefits from Hamas remaining in control of Gaza.

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Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gazans plan ‘Day of Rage’ protests against Hamas

Gazans are demanding an end to Hamas rule and an end to the cycle of war and destruction that Hamas brought upon them, Ahed Al Hendi of the Center for Peace Communications told JNS.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 3, 2026

Why Won't Israel Withdraw from Gaza?

"Hamas still wants to WIPE ISRAEL off the map." Executive Director of the Misgav Institute Asher Fredman argues Israel cannot withdraw while Hamas remains in control and continues rebuilding its military capabilities.

Euronews

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· Jul 6, 2026

Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee

The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007.

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

Hamas Dissolves Its Government in Gaza — but Are They Just Trying to Outfox Israel?

Hamas Dissolves Its Government in Gaza — but Are They Just Trying to Outfox Israel?

World Israel News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Hamas’s latest trick: Leaving government, keeping weapons

Hamas is acting because it faces mounting international pressure to comply with Trump's peace plan, whose central requirement is the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. The post Hamas’s latest trick: Leaving government, keeping weapons appeared first on World Israel News.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 6, 2026

A step toward peace: Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body

ALBAWABA - In a way to pave the road for peace as planned between Hamas, the United States and Israel, the Palestinian group decided to dissolve the governing body in the Gaza Strip...

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Related coverage for "Why Does Israel Want Hamas to Stay?": Jewish News Syndicate — Gazans plan ‘Day of Rage’ protests against Hamas. Al Arabiya English — Why Won't Israel Withdraw from Gaza?. Euronews — Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee. RedState — Hamas Dissolves Its Government in Gaza — but Are They Just Trying to Outfox Israel?. World Israel News — Hamas’s latest trick: Leaving government, keeping weapons. Al Bawaba — A step toward peace: Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body