Today, Explained What the Gaza ceasefire really means
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Oct 14, 2025 
Nidal al-Mugrabi, a Senior Reuters correspondent with firsthand experience from Gaza, discusses Hamas's recent activities and challenges in maintaining control amid the ceasefire. He shares insights into the mixed emotions of Gazan civilians and the complexities of disarming Hamas. Josh Keating, a foreign policy reporter from Vox, explores the broader geopolitical lessons, including how this conflict may influence global norms about civilian protection. Both guests reflect on the political implications for leaders like Trump and Netanyahu in light of recent events.
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Hamas Reasserts Control During Ceasefire
- Hamas moved fighters and security forces back onto Gaza streets once the ceasefire began to reassert control.
- Reuters reporter Nidal al-Mughrabi says these moves targeted armed gangs and alleged collaborators amid clashes and killings.
Hamas Is Weakened But Still Operative
- Hamas has lost many top commanders and thousands of fighters but still shows capacity to control parts of Gaza.
- Nidal reports videos and confirmations of executions of alleged collaborators as part of reasserting authority.
Disarmament Demand Runs Into Palestinian Resistance
- Hamas publicly rejects unconditional disarmament and says weapons transfer must go to a Palestinian state or national army.
- Negotiations will be tense as Israel, the U.S., and regional actors press for disarmament while Palestinians demand Palestinian governance.