Facing Gaza's reality, Hamas must choose between armed resistance to Israel and governing Palestinians
Hamas conveys 'business as usual' despite losing most of its leadership and control of around half of Gaza. However, its narrative is seen as disconnected by a public in dire need of basic humanitarian aid and leaders who value life over 'resistance and liberation'
Current section
Analysis
Hamas conveys 'business as usual' despite losing most of its leadership and control of around half of Gaza. However, its narrative is seen as disconnected by a public in dire need of basic humanitarian aid and leaders who value life over 'resistance and liberation'
Article printing is available to subscribers only
Print in a simple, ad-free format
Zen reading is available to subscribers only
Ad-free and in a comfortable reading format
02:32 PM • December 30 2025 IST
Hamas' acknowledgement on Monday of the deaths of several top officers – including legendary spokesman Abu Obeida – wasn't any old obituary: its timing and contents point to an effort by a wounded movement to project continuity at a moment when the foundations of its power are beginning to crack.
Loading...
