https://freerepublic.com/tag/assharqulowst/ en-us Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:29:40 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4403058/posts 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... Arutz Sheva https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4403058/posts#comment Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:29:40 GMT