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Control over aid lines is critical—not just for providing essentials but as a measure of power within Gaza. If another group gains control of aid distribution, Hamas’s influence diminishes, threatening the traditional hierarchy. This internal strife could redefine allegiances and control in the region, making escalation a real concern for regional stability.
Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Syria
Meanwhile, the broader Middle Eastern tension escalates as Israel responds to cross-border rocket fire emanating from Syria. For the first time since the collapse of the Assad regime late last year, Israel conducted air strikes inside Syria, targeting alleged weapons facilities in the Dera province.