Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas Rebuilding Gaza without Rebuilding Hamas - with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
Oct 30, 2025
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan-born analyst and founder of Realign for Palestine, discusses the aftermath of the war's freeze in Gaza. He reveals how Hamas is exploiting the pause to strengthen its grip and intimidate opponents, raising concerns about the future of governance. Alkhatib emphasizes the necessity of a robust international stabilization force for disarmament and reconstruction, critiques the roles of Qatar and Turkey, and highlights the complications surrounding UNRWA's neutrality. His insights challenge prevailing narratives and advocate for a pragmatic approach to Palestinian advocacy.
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Freeze Without Resolution Empowers Hamas
- The ceasefire froze the war but left core problems unresolved, allowing Hamas to re-entrench and control much of Gaza.
- Every day without phase-two action lets Hamas secure weapons, suppress rivals, and rebuild its infrastructure.
Hamas Rules By Shadow Control
- Hamas enforces dominion by eliminating rivals and controlling daily life while avoiding full governance responsibility.
- That model preserves terror capabilities and prevents durable peace or reconciliation.
Regional Backers Can Legitimize Hamas
- Qatar and Turkey's involvement risks enabling Hamas rather than disarming it, given ideological and strategic alignments.
- Their roles could legitimize Hamas and undermine unification, reconstruction, and regional stability.