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The emergence of organizations like GHF signals a potential shift in Gaza’s social fabric: a civilian population increasingly disconnected from Hamas’s narrative and control. This internal dissonance threatens Hamas’s hold, especially if aid distributions promote transparency and direct support to ordinary Palestinians rather than the organization.
The Broader Geopolitical Chessboard: Negotiations, Hostages, and Power Struggles
The ongoing conflict, with its deep-rooted grievances and competing interests, faces little prospect of an immediate resolution. Negotiations over hostages and ceasefires are repeatedly stymied by fundamental disagreements: Hamas aims to sustain its rule, while Israel seeks to weaken or dismantle its military infrastructure.