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Hamas Retains Gaza Control Amid PA's Reestablishment Efforts

2/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hamas (Palestinian militant group) continues to control roughly half of Gaza since the October 2023 ceasefire and integrates operatives into government structures despite Israeli demands for disarmament.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the Palestinian Authority (PA) must not govern Gaza unless it undergoes significant reform.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is re-establishing its presence in Gaza, managing the Rafah Crossing, and overseeing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority to govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza. Despite initial hopes, ongoing conflicts, particularly with Hamas's control over Gaza, have hindered the PA's authority and the peace process, underscoring the need for reforms and a renewed commitment to negotiations.

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Story summary

Hamas (Palestinian militant group) continues to control roughly half of Gaza since the October 2023 ceasefire and integrates operatives into government structures despite Israeli demands for disarmament.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the Palestinian Authority (PA) must not govern Gaza unless it undergoes significant reform.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is re-establishing its presence in Gaza, managing the Rafah Crossing, and overseeing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

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