Future of Hamas hazy after devastating war and unstable peace

Published December 9, 2025 6:00am ET



The Israel-Hamas war concluded with the implementation of a U.S.-backed ceasefire on Oct. 10, leaving the future of the militant group that has governed Gaza since 2007 uncertain.

Hamas has lost thousands of fighters, depleted much of its arsenal, lost several key allies and widespread support, and seen most of its enclave leveled. Despite this, Hamas has clung to power, emerging from the rubble battered but standing.

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