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Hamas is the governing and military authority that has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007 [1], and it remains the primary target of Israeli military operations within the territory [2], [3], and [4].

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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu Middle East Institute 3 facts
claimHezbollah's escalation calculus regarding a regional war differs from previous Hamas-Israel wars because Israel's current goal is to remove Hamas from the Gaza Strip, whereas previous Israeli goals were more limited.
claimPaul Salem, President and CEO of the Middle East Institute, identifies two potential scenarios for Israel's ground incursion into Gaza: a full-scale invasion and occupation of the entire Gaza Strip to root out Hamas, or a larger-scale version of previous Israeli invasions of Gaza.
claimThe Biden administration is engaging in crisis diplomacy to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and to address the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2 facts
accountEgypt worked to de-escalate recurring armed confrontations between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip to maintain regional stability and refocus international attention on the Palestinian cause.
claimEgypt worked to de-escalate recurring armed confrontations between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip to reduce violence, maintain regional stability, and refocus attention on the Palestinian cause.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 fact
claimSince 2007, Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip, functioning as both a military force and a de facto government providing social services.