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Where Does Hamas Stand Three Years After Oct. 7 – and What Comes Next?

Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, the group still rules Gaza despite Israeli military efforts to weaken it. The attack resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism for his handling of the situation, with many questioning his leadership and security strategies.

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  • ✓ Hamas operatives largely keep a low profile, but armed men still appear in the streets at night in Gaza.
  • ✓ Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces deep divisions and criticism over his handling of the October 7 attack and its aftermath.
  • ✓ The October 7 attack resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken into Gaza.
  • ✓ Three years after the attack, life for Jews in Canada has changed dramatically, with increased threats and concerns about safety.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 21 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Recent statements from Israeli security officials indicate that while Hamas is weakened, it remains armed and in control of Gaza, with Israel unable to stop the group from profiting from aid trucks.

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  1. Hamas remains in control of Gaza three years after October 7 attack

    Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, the group still rules Gaza despite Israeli military efforts to weaken it. The attack resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism for his handling of the situation, with many questioning his leadership and security strategies.

    Why it matters

    The October 7 attack marked a significant escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to a prolonged war in Gaza and a severe humanitarian crisis. The attack's aftermath has had far-reaching impacts on Israel, Gaza, and the broader Middle East, with concerns about security, governance, and peace negotiations.

    What is confirmed

    • Hamas operatives largely keep a low profile, but armed men still appear in the streets at night in Gaza.
    • Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces deep divisions and criticism over his handling of the October 7 attack and its aftermath.
    • The October 7 attack resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken into Gaza.
    • Three years after the attack, life for Jews in Canada has changed dramatically, with increased threats and concerns about safety.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Netanyahu would erase October 7 from the calendar and wipe it from history if he could.

    What to watch next

    • Developments in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations
    • Changes in Hamas's leadership or strategy
    • Upcoming Israeli elections and their impact on the conflict
    Sources used for this update (23)
    1. Zeteo | Substack — Where Does Hamas Stand Three Years After Oct. 7 – and What Comes Next?
    2. AP News — Much of the world sees tragedy in Gaza. Many Israelis, scarred by Oct. 7, see only a threat
    3. JNS.org — The real lesson of Oct. 7? Stop appealing for sympathy
    4. Fox News — Israeli medical workers who treated Oct 7 wounded relive day terror hit home
    5. jpost.com — Memorial ceremonies marking third anniversary of Oct. 7 to be held across Israel
    6. The Times of Israel — At Hostage Square, signs of October 7 fade but trauma endures
    7. Axios — Miami marks 3 years since Oct. 7 attack that sparked Israel-Hamas war
    8. The Guardian — ‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three years after the attacks
    9. Reuters — October 7 families join election race with hope of healing Israel
    10. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — 3 years after October 7 Hamas attack: A scarred Israel, a devastated Gaza and a Middle East no longer the same
    11. www.dailymail.com — Three years after images of their kidnap shocked the world Noa Argamani's ex-boyfriend describes his hell in Gaza - from seeing his girlfriend taken, daring escap…
    12. english.aawsat.com — Netanyahu, 'Dodging Responsibility,' Battles the Curses of October 7
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