DW NewsHamas is decapitated, isolated, and losing public support — but still controls two million people in Gaza. Palestinian political analyst Jaser Abu Mousa, from the Middle East Institute, in Washington D.C., breaks down Hamas’s internal divisions, the impact of the Iran war on the movement, and what disarmament could mean for ordinary Palestinians.
Chapters:
0:00 War with Iran has shifted international attention away from Gaza
1:01 Jaser Abu Mousa, Palestinian political analyst analyst, at the Middle East Institute, on whether a better future is possible for Palestinians in Gaza?
2:46 Palestinians in Gaza paying the price of Hamas’ actions
3:40 What was the status quo in Gaza before the US-Israeli war in Iran?
4:19 Qatar previously hosted Hamas leadership in Doha, while some Hamas leaders are now being expelled as they declared support for the Islamic Republic of Iran publicly
6:05 Fractions within Hamas – which fractions now have the upper hand?
7:50 Why have announcing the results of electing Hamas’ leadership been postponed?
9:15 Which scenarios are possible with new Hamas leadership?
10:06 On April 5th, Hamas military spokesperson said Hamas would not disarm
10:35 Schism within Hamas around support for Iran?
10:55 Meaning of different paths for civilians in Gaza and the issue of disarmament?
14:00 Extent of Palestinians’ support for Hamas in Gaza
