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Hamas is strategically positioning itself in response to potential challenges to its rule in the Gaza Strip, particularly in light of the recent IDF military advance.
The group is anticipating the weakening of its control by Israel and is taking proactive measures.

The Biden administration is exerting pressure on Mahmoud Abbas to implement comprehensive reforms in the Palestinian Authority (PA) as part of its preparations for the post-war situation in the Gaza Strip. Talks between the U.S. and the PA have begun, but progress is slow due to the lack of a clear Israeli stance on the post-war management of the Strip.

The ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and the Biden administration regarding the future governance of the Gaza Strip post-war has led to speculation and potential candidates emerging for the leadership role. One such name in consideration is Dr. Salam Fayad, whose profile is explored in this article.

Israel is heading towards a direct confrontation with the US regarding events in the Gaza Strip. Israel insists on its right to create a buffer zone in the Gaza Strip to enhance the security of Israeli communities along the border. The US, along with several Arab countries and the Palestinians, opposes this move, and the conflict is just beginning.