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Jan 2025
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Hamas’ grip on Gaza

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Hours after the ceasefire was declared, Hamas fighters were back on the streets of Gaza. The images beamed around the world showed that Hamas has, in some form, survived its 15-month war with Israel. Listen to this special episode of the Reuters World News podcast with Palestinian Territories Senior Correspondent Nidal al-Mughrabi and Senior Israel Correspondent Mayaan Lubell as they discuss just how tight Hamas’ hold on Gaza is - and what that grip means for the future of the ceasefire.


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