Hamas forces said to turn back workers for Trump-backed Gaza project
Hamas blocked Gazan contractors last week from reaching an area in Rafah designated for a new Palestinian city under the Trump administration’s peace plan, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday. The contractors told Kan News that…
Assessment
Hamas is actively obstructing civilian reconstruction in Gaza, even when projects are coordinated with Israel and backed by the Trump administration. This signals that Hamas prioritizes political control over humanitarian recovery, potentially derailing broader normalization or peace efforts. The key question is whether international mediators can pressure Hamas to allow such projects or if this will deepen the impasse.