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Hamas Tightens Grip on Gaza Amid Hostage Crisis

11/15/2025

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Hamas reasserts control in Gaza while holding three Israeli hostages and resuming monitoring of goods with import fees.
Residents face rising prices and economic hardship due to those import fees.
U.S. officials say Hamas leaders pledged to disarm, but Hamas rejects the claim.
The United States seeks an International Stabilization Force to oversee Gaza's security and aid, with the ISF tasked to demilitarize Hamas, which Russia and China oppose.

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Story summary

Hamas reasserts control in Gaza while holding three Israeli hostages and resuming monitoring of goods with import fees.
Residents face rising prices and economic hardship due to those import fees.
U.S. officials say Hamas leaders pledged to disarm, but Hamas rejects the claim.
The United States seeks an International Stabilization Force to oversee Gaza's security and aid, with the ISF tasked to demilitarize Hamas, which Russia and China oppose.