Hamas seen working to maintain control of Gaza via Trump-backed bodies
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump is advancing plans for a post-war Gaza not ruled by Hamas, securing $7 billion for reconstruction and international troop commitments for a stabilization force to replace Israeli troops.
- Despite Hamas officially handing over civil governance to the technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), internal documents reveal Hamas is preparing a shadow government and embedding military commanders in civilian roles to maintain control.
- Hamas is reportedly copying files handed to the new government to monitor employees and placing members of its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, into key civilian positions, including district governors and ministry officials.
- Both Israel and Hamas anticipate another military conflict, with Hamas unwilling to fully disarm and Israel insisting only lightly armed police forces under non-H
