The rare protests against Hamas reflect growing internal dissent within Gaza, potentially altering the region's political landscape. This shift could have significant implications for both Israel and the United States, who have long regarded Hamas as a major obstacle to peace efforts. The Islamist group is committed to ultimately destroying Israel.

Israeli troops have slowly begun to recapture ground just inside Gaza’s borders. In today’s newsletter, I’ll explain how the cease-fire collapsed and what might happen next. It’s mainly because Israel and Hamas have incompatible visions of how this war ends.