Israeli security agencies have acknowledged that Hamas has regained significant control over the Gaza Strip, rebuilding its administrative and police structures after the recent ceasefire. Reports from Israeli Channel 13 and Press TV indicate that Hamas now oversees most municipalities in Gaza, with its police force redeployed and checkpoints reestablished. The Wall Street Journal noted that Hamas’s popularity among Palestinians has increased since the ceasefire, as its renewed presence has reduced crime and restored order. Local residents reportedly welcome the stability brought by Hamas’s return. Meanwhile, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have held talks in Cairo to strengthen efforts for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Israeli officials view Hamas’s resurgence as a major obstacle to U.S. strategic plans for Gaza and regional stability.