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Briefing on Global Politics and Security: Key Updates from December 14th

Israel’s Controversial Strategy Toward Hamas Revealed

In an astonishing report published by The New York Times, allegations have emerged that the Israeli government may have intentionally facilitated a longstanding relationship with Hamas in Gaza. Over the past ten years, Israel purportedly adopted a policy of "buying quiet" by fueling a relatively stable relationship with Hamas through direct financial aid. The strategy appeared to involve sending millions of dollars in cash — sometimes in suitcases escorted by Israeli intelligence officers — aimed at maintaining the Gaza Strip's stability by funding government operations and humanitarian efforts such as paying salaries and powering Gaza’s energy needs.