Hamas and Gaza's Future: Disarmament vs. Governance
Can a militant group transition to a legitimate political actor in Gaza?
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As the war in Gaza continues, debate intensifies over whether a disarmed Hamas should be part of the future administrative solution.
Bibliography
- Public Opinion Poll No. 90 — Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, 2023-12-13
Used for data on local support levels for Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Hamas's Strategic Use of Ceasefires — Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 2021
Provided context on the historical pattern of 'tahdiya' or tactical lulls.
- Aid to the Palestinians: The Facts — OECD, 2023
Source for the annual dollar amount of humanitarian aid flowing into Palestinian territories.
- The Good Friday Agreement: A Model for Peace? — CFR, 2022
Historical precedent for integrating militant groups into political structures.
- The Hezbollah Model of Hybrid Governance — Editorial Estimate
Comparative analysis of how political wings cover armed groups in the Middle East.
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