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In a self-congratulatory document published to mark the two-year anniversary of its October 7 attack, Hamas doesn't explain how the armed struggle that it says is necessary has never stopped colonialist Israel

What is in fact demanded of a Palestinian citizen of Israel – someone who identifies with her people and vocally objects to the injustices Israel perpetrates against them – in order not to be seen as a threat.

Since the ceasefire, Israel has constructed at least 13 new military outposts inside Gaza, consolidated existing military infrastructure, built roads, and destroyed more Palestinian property.

The killing of gang leader Yasser Abu Shabab, a known felon and druglord, by one of his own men has exposed the bankruptcy of Israel’s vision for the Strip.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, a physician and Palestinian leader, said the statement “indicates dangerous Israeli intentions of annexing 53% of the little Gaza Strip, and to prevent reconstruction of what Israel destroyed in Gaza.”

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Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the next few days as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. However, the border will only open in one direction: for Palestinians to exit.