https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98g1klxnpxo
When a US-imposed ceasefire halted the Gaza War last October, Hamas's war for survival against Israel switched into a battle for control at home.
The war had left the group's disciplined military units shattered into guerrilla forces, and most of its leaders killed; Gaza's buildings and infrastructure were largely destroyed, its population displaced, and its economic life in ruins. More than 72,000 Gazans were killed by Israeli attacks during the conflict, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
Four months on, Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue, and government services, raising questions about its long-term strategy, and whether it is prepared to give up its weapons and authority, as now required under the second stage of Donald Trump's peace plan.
After WW2, we talk about how the Allies de-Nazified Germany but truth is, lots of Nazis remained in the government because, after 15 years of rule, Hitler and his thugs had killed off anyone else with political skill and knowhow. The only people who knew how to run things were the Nazis.
ReplyDeleteIt's the same in Gaza. Hamas is the only organization with governing experience so it's a necessary evil to quietly look the other way as they try to run daily life on their side of the line. Someone has to and there is literally no one else.