Hamas is demonstrating its ability to organize itself again as it continues to reassert itself in Gaza.
This is significant because it was unclear at first if the terrorist organization would be able to quickly regain control of Gaza once the war had ended, or rather, if the enclave would descend into chaos instead.
What has been happening so far is evidence that Hamas is still well-organized.
This means that the clock is ticking in Gaza.
Each day that trickles by is one where Hamas has the ability to reconstitute itself, regaining its control. This terrorist organization uses various methods to do that, such as executions and other mafia-like coercion methods.
Every day brings more evidence of this through videos and accounts from Gaza. For instance, clips are showing Hamas murdering so-called dissidents and calling people in for interrogations.
There is little evidence that people are resisting Hamas’s rule. In fact, they seem resigned to it. They appear to accept that this is what their futures will hold.
However, the Palestinians do not appear to be celebrating either. This is important because it illustrates that Hamas is neither able to galvanize major street demonstrations in its favor nor push people into defiance.
Uncertainty among Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza’s population consists of around two million people, half of them minors. This is a young society, where most of the populace has been displaced several times during the war. Many are traumatized. They may wonder if a relatively peaceful situation will ever return. This uncertainty hangs over Gaza like a dark cloud.
The international community is now exploring how to implement aspects of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.
This third week in October will be crucial. Hamas is expected to hand over more bodies of hostages. If it continues to appear sincere in the eyes of the US and the international community, it will gain more time to its advantage.