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Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Hamas’s move to dissolve its emergency government is a deceptive facade designed to retain actual control through its military wing and 40,000 Hamas-affiliated officials while appearing to yield civilian authority.
This strategy, influenced by Turkey and Qatar, aims to bypass international pressure for disarmament and maintain Hamas’s status as a dominant political power in the Palestinian arena.
The full interview took place on Chaifm on July 7, 2026.
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