Neither functioning nor collapsing, Hamas reasserts control of Gaza amid fears of anarchy
Even as many hold Hamas responsible for Gaza's ruin, Gazans say its limited ability to fix roads, curb looting and restrain war profiteers, alongside a quieter religious presence, is preferable to a violent vacuum
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Even as many hold Hamas responsible for Gaza's ruin, Gazans say its limited ability to fix roads, curb looting and restrain war profiteers, alongside a quieter religious presence, is preferable to a violent vacuum
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04:42 PM • December 25 2025 IST
Statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about the imminent establishment of a Peace Council in Gaza and the anticipated deployment of a multinational force have failed to impress Gaza's residents.
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