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What is Hidden Behind the Palestinian Reconciliation Meeting in China?

25 July 2024

Senior security officials assert that the meeting of Palestinian factions in China aims to embarrass Israel and confront it with the fait accompli that both the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Hamas will control the Gaza Strip post-war. However, they believe this outcome is unlikely.

According to these officials, the Palestinian public remains indifferent to the meeting’s outcomes, viewing it as a facade of national unity.

Arab Anger Over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington

18 July 2024

Palestinians and several Arab countries are worried about next week’s anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden in Washington, as well as Netanyahu’s planned speech to Congress.
Hamas fears that Netanyahu will receive political support and arms from the U.S. during his visit, enabling him to continue the war in the Gaza Strip.

Why is the Hamas leadership hiding the news of Muhammad Deif’s death?

17 July 2024

The Hamas leadership continues to downplay Israel’s achievements in the ongoing conflict, specifically hiding the news of Muhammad Deif’s death, a significant intelligence and operational success for the Shin Bet and the IDF. The battle for public perception continues as Hamas perpetuates the “myth of victory” from October 7, while Israel systematically eliminates those responsible for the massacre in Israeli settlements near Gaza.

Muhammad Sinwar: The Possible Successor to Muhammad Deif

15 July 2024

Senior security officials in Israel are increasingly confident that Muhammad Deif was killed in the recent Israeli Air Force attack on Khan Yunis. Reports suggest that Hamas is attempting to conceal his fate. Within the Hamas movement, Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is already being considered as the potential successor to Deif.

Yahya Sinwar is Acting According to Directives from Tehran

11 June 2024

Iran opposes a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the hostage deal, and Yahya Sinwar complies with this policy. Sinwar attributes the resignation of Ministers Gantz and Eisenkot from the government to his strategy and is convinced that the Netanyahu government will soon collapse.

Operation “Arnon” and Hamas’ Response: An Analysis

9 June 2024

The “Arnon” operation to rescue four hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp was a significant surprise for Hamas, dealing both an operational and morale blow.
However, Hamas is attempting to downplay the success of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

President Bidens Speech Putting Pressure on Israel Instead of Hamas

2 June 2024

President Biden’s speech on the war in the Gaza Strip focuses pressure on Israel instead of Hamas, reflecting an acceptance of Hamas’s continued rule in Gaza and a failure to address the threat posed by Hezbollah to northern settlements.
Hamas claims to view the speech positively but maintains the same conditions for a hostage release deal and ceasefire.

Yahya Sinwar Rubs His Hands with Pleasure at the Controversy in Israel

23 May 2024

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is satisfied with the increasing internal divisions in Israeli society and the war cabinet.
The internal disputes in Israel, which are tearing the society apart and echoing the days before October 7th, are seen by Hamas as one of the significant outcomes of their brutal attack on Israel.

The PA’s Return to the Gaza Strip: Impractical and Unwanted

20 May 2024

The prospect of the PA returning to control the Gaza Strip is not practical. The Palestinian public does not support this idea, accusing the PA of corruption and acting as an executor for the Israeli security system.
The PA has already lost security control in northern Samaria and lacks the capability to manage the Gaza Strip or confront Hamas’ military wing.

Hamas’s Negotiation Strategy

13 May 2024

The Hamas movement employs a sophisticated negotiation technique aimed at extracting concessions from Israel, known as the Salami method.
Despite seven months of conflict, Israel has yet to achieve its war objectives. However, it must remain resolute in its efforts until Hamas’s rule is dismantled.

What is Hidden Behind the Palestinian Reconciliation Meeting in China?

25 July 2024

According to these officials, the Palestinian public remains indifferent to the meeting’s outcomes, viewing it as a facade of national unity.

The Palestinian Arena

What is Hidden Behind the Palestinian Reconciliation Meeting in China?

Arab Anger Over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington

Why is the Hamas leadership hiding the news of Muhammad Deif’s death?

Muhammad Sinwar: The Possible Successor to Muhammad Deif

Yahya Sinwar is Acting According to Directives from Tehran

Operation “Arnon” and Hamas’ Response: An Analysis

President Bidens Speech Putting Pressure on Israel Instead of Hamas

Yahya Sinwar Rubs His Hands with Pleasure at the Controversy in Israel

The PA’s Return to the Gaza Strip: Impractical and Unwanted

Hamas’s Negotiation Strategy

What is Hidden Behind the Palestinian Reconciliation Meeting in China?

Arab Anger Over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington

Why is the Hamas leadership hiding the news of Muhammad Deif’s death?

Muhammad Sinwar: The Possible Successor to Muhammad Deif

Yahya Sinwar is Acting According to Directives from Tehran

Operation “Arnon” and Hamas’ Response: An Analysis

President Bidens Speech Putting Pressure on Israel Instead of Hamas

Yahya Sinwar Rubs His Hands with Pleasure at the Controversy in Israel

The PA’s Return to the Gaza Strip: Impractical and Unwanted

Hamas’s Negotiation Strategy

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