Journalist reports that Hamas regrets October 7 attack
According to The Economist, support for the Palestinian militant group in Gaza has significantly declined since the war with Israel began. For more details, visit RT.com.
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Support for Hamas has significantly declined in Gaza since the onset of the conflict with Israel, reports The Economist.
The October 7 assault on Israel by Hamas is perceived by many within the organization as a severe "miscalculation" with grave repercussions for Gaza, destabilizing decades of effort in Palestinian state-building, states The Economist. The publication references Mohammed Daraghmeh, a Palestinian journalist with credible sources among Hamas leaders.
In a Thursday article, The Economist highlighted that after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, the militant group is encountering internal discord and is likely to rethink its strategies and leadership. "Hamas’s leaders realize that October 7 was a miscalculation," noted Daraghmeh.
Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed by a "short-range projectile" launched from outside his residence in Tehran on Wednesday. Iran and Hamas attribute the attack to Israel. Tehran has warned West Jerusalem of "harsh punishment," raising concerns about further regional escalation.
Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the assassination. However, the Israeli military confirmed on Thursday that Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza last month. Deif is alleged to be one of the architects of the October 7 attack.
According to The Economist, the ongoing ten-month conflict with Israel has eroded Hamas' reputation for maintaining order in Gaza, with support for their rule dropping to below 5%. Following the October 7 attack, the US urged Qatar to expel Hamas leaders from Doha unless they agreed to a ceasefire with Israel.
The Economist also noted a possible shift within Hamas. While some members celebrate the attack as a military success, "more pragmatic Hamas types" are inclined towards transforming the organization into "a political movement" rather than continuing as "a band of jihadist guerrillas."
One of Haniyeh's potential successors, Khalil al-Haya, has suggested the possibility of Hamas disarming, according to The Economist.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
The October 7 assault on Israel by Hamas is perceived by many within the organization as a severe "miscalculation" with grave repercussions for Gaza, destabilizing decades of effort in Palestinian state-building, states The Economist. The publication references Mohammed Daraghmeh, a Palestinian journalist with credible sources among Hamas leaders.
In a Thursday article, The Economist highlighted that after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, the militant group is encountering internal discord and is likely to rethink its strategies and leadership. "Hamas’s leaders realize that October 7 was a miscalculation," noted Daraghmeh.
Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed by a "short-range projectile" launched from outside his residence in Tehran on Wednesday. Iran and Hamas attribute the attack to Israel. Tehran has warned West Jerusalem of "harsh punishment," raising concerns about further regional escalation.
Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the assassination. However, the Israeli military confirmed on Thursday that Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza last month. Deif is alleged to be one of the architects of the October 7 attack.
According to The Economist, the ongoing ten-month conflict with Israel has eroded Hamas' reputation for maintaining order in Gaza, with support for their rule dropping to below 5%. Following the October 7 attack, the US urged Qatar to expel Hamas leaders from Doha unless they agreed to a ceasefire with Israel.
The Economist also noted a possible shift within Hamas. While some members celebrate the attack as a military success, "more pragmatic Hamas types" are inclined towards transforming the organization into "a political movement" rather than continuing as "a band of jihadist guerrillas."
One of Haniyeh's potential successors, Khalil al-Haya, has suggested the possibility of Hamas disarming, according to The Economist.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
