Posted on 11/14/2026 2:29:40 PM PST by Eleutheria5
Hamas is losing its grip on the Gaza Strip and is struggling to assert its authority even in areas outside Israeli control.
Sources in Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza acknowledge that Hamas can no longer control large parts of the territory, the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported.
According to the report, Israel currently controls about 67% of the Gaza Strip, but Hamas also lacks full control of the remaining territory beyond the Yellow Line. One Palestinian Arab source estimated that Hamas effectively controls only 17% to 20% of the entire Strip.
Despite these difficulties, Hamas continues to try to maintain its influence among Gaza residents. The group is promoting humanitarian initiatives in an effort to preserve its standing and presence among the local population.
Hamas is also trying to counter the growing strength of local militias backed by Israel. According to the report, Hamas operatives have staged ambushes in an effort to disrupt the militias’ activities and prevent them from gaining a foothold in Gaza.
Residents reported that Hamas operatives remain active west of Salah al-Din Street and in areas beyond the Yellow Line.
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Also soon in Congress.
Gaza had a free election and a plurality voting for Hamas to lead the government.
It will need Go Fund Me type fundraising by American college students, Dem. Socialists of America and the Dems to keep going. Hiding under schools and hospitals and behind mothers and children as human shields can take Hamas only so far.
“Gaza had a free election and a plurality voting for Hamas to lead the government.”
20 some-odd years ago. After their victory, they threw supporters of Fatah off of high roofs.
One man, one vote, one time. That’s their style.
“Hiding under schools and hospitals and behind mothers and children as human shields can take Hamas only so far.”
Much farther than it ever should have. But I will play “I’ll be glad when you’re dead, you rascal you” on a harmonica to celebrate their demise. I’m a terrible harmonica player.
But in America the Michigan fools voted for el-Sayed who will contribute to the same “last election allowed” with the packed SCOTUS, Puerto Rico statehood, tens of millions of new residents entering illegally and being allowed to vote and direct voting nationally without an Electoral College.
Followed by many of us thrown off the rooftops as in Gaza.
Others seeing news coverage in gulags while eating groats.
“Hiding under schools and hospitals and behind mothers and children as human shields can take Hamas only so far.”
They must not know that only neutered men do that sort of cowardly shit.
That’s what he hopes for. But America has deep roots. Just one Bozo, or even a few Bozos, cannot bring the country down to the level of Gaza.
Perpetual servility does not get very far with a people who’ve been free for a quarter of a millenium. See Eric Hoffer (True Believer) on the subject.
RE: neutered men and Hamas....
I can’t find the source now and it may have been unsubstantiated but it said Osama bin Laden used to be uninterested in the US until he tried to have a relationship with an American young woman while attending King Abdulaziz University where he studied economics and business administration.
She said in an interview that he was humiliated as unable to perform with her on a date. She said he had undersized genitalia “He looked like a young boy down there. I couldn’t help laughing when I saw it.”
It was said at that point he turned rabidly anti American and devoted himself to violent terrorism, forming al-Qaeda.
I cannot find he source which has been suppressed but I clearly remember the details.
So who controls the other 13-16%?
There’s still a Hamas?
I hope that Israel kills every single member of Hamas and every supporter of Hamas as well.
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