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Hamas Control Plummets: Israel Commands 65% of Gaza

7/7/2025

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A senior Hamas officer disclosed that Israeli airstrikes have decimated the group's control over Gaza, leaving them with only 20% influence. With the Israeli Defense Forces now commanding 65% of the territory, armed clans have surged to fill the power void. As ceasefire talks unfold, the humanitarian crisis deepens, leaving civilians in dire straits.

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A senior Hamas officer disclosed that Israeli airstrikes have decimated the group's control over Gaza, leaving them with only 20% influence. With the Israeli Defense Forces now commanding 65% of the territory, armed clans have surged to fill the power void. As ceasefire talks unfold, the humanitarian crisis deepens, leaving civilians in dire straits.