A defiant Hamas displays its authority in Gaza
Hamas’ signaling comes as the exceptionally fragile ceasefire is presenting daily challenges to both sides.
On Saturday, Israel accused Hamas of violating the agreement by not releasing the civilian hostage Arbel Yehud and blocked the Netzarim corridor, stopping displaced Palestinians from returning north.
“There is profound mistrust that exists between both sides,” said Ghada Soliman, a Middle East analyst at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological…