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A weakened Hamas still dominates Gaza, building day by day
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Internally displaced Palestinian children walking among the ruins of destroyed buildings in a neighbourhood in Gaza City.
PHOTO: EPA
JERUSALEM – Since Israeli forces withdrew from parts of the Gaza Strip in October under a ceasefire agreement, Hamas has moved quickly to fill the void.
Its police forces are out on the streets again. Its fighters have executed opponents. And its officials have levied fees on some costly goods being imported into Gaza, according to local businesspeople.
