Charlie Alford

Hamas has agreed to disarm – but Israel’s answer is yet to materialise

Post author:Grace
Post published:31 July 2026
Post last modified:31 July 2026

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a deal to disarm its forces, in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Donald Trump – chair of the so-called ‘Board of Peace‘ (BoP) – announced the deal late on 30 July 2026. However, Israel has not yet confirmed its agreement to its side of the bargain. Hamas has stated that it won’t carry out any stage of the disarmament unless Israel holds up its side of the deal by withdrawing. However, given that Israel has killed over 1,100 Palestinians since October’s ‘ceasefire’ began, any potential promise from the occupier could hardly be worth less. Likewise,…

Young Americans overwhelmingly support Hamas over Israel

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:18 July 2026
Post last modified:18 July 2026

In the latest embarrassment for Israel and its backers, a poll has shown that young Americans overwhelmingly support Hamas over Israel. This is bad news for the Israeli politicians who think America will give them unlimited support forever. New – who do you support (Age 18-24) Hamas 60%Israel 40% Harvard – Harris #B – RV – 7/12 pic.twitter.com/3SZFFThIF0 — Political Polls (@PpollingNumbers) July 17, 2026 Israel losing support When Hamas conducted the attack on 7 October, Israel had subjected Palestinians to apartheid conditions for decades. Amnesty International wrote about this extensively: In May 2021, Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah, a neighbourhood…

Israeli occupation attempts to assassinate Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem

Post author:Charlie Jaay
Post published:10 July 2026
Post last modified:10 July 2026

The Israeli occupation, on 9 July, tried but failed to assassinate Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem. “Israeli” drone targeted Hamas spokesperson’s car An Israeli occupation drone targeted Qassem’s vehicle near Abbas Junction, West of Gaza City, on the afternoon of 9 July. Qassem was not in the vehicle at the time. But his bodyguard, Mohammed Al-Fayoumi, was killed. Three others were also wounded, as the car was hit on a crowded street. Qassem had attended a press conference on 7 July, in which Hamas announced it was dissolving its civilian governing body in Gaza. He told the AFP news agency at the…

In a show of commitment to ceasefire, Hamas announces dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza

Post author:Charlie Jaay
Post published:8 July 2026
Post last modified:9 July 2026

The Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as Hamas, has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007, following its takeover from the Palestinian Authority. Over the years, Hamas has established a range of governmental institutions responsible for providing public services, maintaining internal security and coordinating emergency responses during periods of conflict. Hamas has dissolved its civilian governing body in Gaza Among these institutions was the Government Emergency Committee. This has played a central role in coordinating humanitarian assistance, restoring essential services, managing civil defence efforts and supporting government ministries during times of crisis. The committee was intended to ensure continuity of governance and aid…