The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 785 - Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Hamas iron grip restores order, but Gazans aim to throw off shackles
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Nov 29, 2025 In a compelling conversation, Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib, head of Realign For Palestine, shares his critical insights on Gaza following his recent visit. He discusses the harsh realities of Hamas's reasserted control, presenting a chilling account of their misuse of hospitals and brutal enforcement methods. Despite fear driving Gazans' tolerance, Al-Khatib advocates for 'radical pragmatism' as a pathway to potential change. He raises urgent questions about international leadership and the need for a renewed social contract in Gaza's future.
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Emotional Flyover Of Gaza
- Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib flew on UAE aid-drop missions and viewed Gaza from the air for the first time in 20 years.
- He filmed despite Israeli instructions not to, feeling a duty to chronicle the destruction and prove coordinated airspace access is possible.
Use Radical Pragmatism To Enable Aid
- Embrace 'radical pragmatism' by finding what cooperation is possible even amid political disagreement.
- Work with trusted third parties to open channels (like airspace) that enable humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.
Hamas Rules Through Terror, Not Support
- Ahmed says Hamas is deeply unpopular in Gaza but enforces power through extreme brutality and torture centers in hospitals.
- That repression creates silence and fear, not genuine support for Hamas among Gazans.