Hamas Regroups in Gaza After Truce, Israeli Commander Reappearance Fuels Tensions
Hussein Fayyad, a senior Hamas commander declared killed in May 2024, recently appeared in a video, challenging Israel’s claims of eliminating Hamas leadership. His reappearance underscores Hamas’s enduring operational capabilities and resilience in Gaza despite significant losses and a January 2025 ceasefire. This challenges Israel’s stated goal of eradicating Hamas and raises questions about the effectiveness of the IDF’s recent military campaign. Experts note Fayyad’s continued influence highlights Hamas’s continued control of Gaza in the absence of any alternative governing body.
John Q. Hosedrinker