Army said to warn Hamas reestablishing civil rule in parts of Gaza as Israeli forces pull back

26 January 2024, 10:49 pm

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The military has warned political leaders that Hamas has begun reestablishing its abilities for civil governance in parts of northern and central Gaza where some Israeli forces have been withdrawn, the Kan public broadcaster reports.

Citing intelligence presented by the Israel Defense Forces, the report says Hamas-led municipalities have recently started to again provide services to Palestinians in their jurisdictions.

Two unnamed security sources tell the broadcaster they blame the government’s refusal to deliberate “the day after” in Gaza was helping create the space for Hamas to restore civil rule in parts of Gaza. The report adds the matter was brought up during last night’s meeting of the security cabinet, but no decisions were made.