Hamas Holds on to Power in Gaza

(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh - Hamas maintains that its military capabilities have not been affected by the 2014 war with Israel, claiming it's prepared for another military confrontation. Palestinians in Gaza, however, disagree. They say that Hamas' military capabilities suffered a major blow, particularly after the destruction of dozens of terror tunnels by the IDF. "From a military point of view, Hamas is much weaker than it was in 2014," said Gaza-based political analyst Abdel Rahman Nasser. "From a political point of view, Hamas remains strong [and]...is still in full control of the situation."


2019-07-08 00:00:00

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