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Hamas Resumes Police Role in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire

2/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hamas has reestablished its police presence in Gaza following a U.S.-brokered cease-fire.
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) announced plans to recruit 5,000 police officers.
There are concerns that Hamas could influence the NCAG's police, undermining governance.
The U.S. Board of Peace aims to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, as several countries pledge funds and troops, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insists Hamas must disarm before reconstruction can proceed.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-brokered ceasefire in 2014 marked a pivotal moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as it aimed to stabilize Gaza following Hamas's 2007 takeover. Over $5 billion was pledged for reconstruction, yet tensions persisted between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Today, Hamas's reestablishment of police forces raises concerns about governance, complicating ongoing peace efforts and regional stability.

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Story summary

Hamas has reestablished its police presence in Gaza following a U.S.-brokered cease-fire.
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) announced plans to recruit 5,000 police officers.
There are concerns that Hamas could influence the NCAG's police, undermining governance.
The U.S. Board of Peace aims to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, as several countries pledge funds and troops, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insists Hamas must disarm before reconstruction can proceed.

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