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Hamas is now finding itself in a vulnerable position as its main supporter, Israel, has shifted its focus towards Hezbollah. The recent ceasefire in Lebanon has further marginalized Hamas, leaving them with fewer allies and support.
Written by Julian E. Barnes, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, and Ronen Bergman
Reporters have been covering the Gaza war cease-fire negotiations with multiple stories for over a year.
Hamas has held the belief that a larger conflict in the Middle East would lead to a successful outcome for them in their battle against Israel.
The agreement to stop the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has undermined Hamas’s strategy, as it has potentially lost its key ally in the fighting. This information comes from U.S. officials.
The recent agreement marks progress for the Biden administration’s efforts to manage the ongoing conflict and exert more pressure on Hamas to negotiate with Israel and release the captives they are holding in Gaza.
Prior to the announcement of the cease-fire in Lebanon, Palestinian and U.S. officials had a belief that Hamas’s political leaders were willing to negotiate and move away from the tactics established by their deceased leader, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in the previous month.
Following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, Mr. Sinwar’s main objective was to defeat the country by instigating a full-scale war involving Hezbollah and Iran. According to U.S. officials, Mr. Sinwar was determined to prevent any possibility of a cease-fire as long as this strategy seemed viable.
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