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U.S. says Hamas is violating ceasefire with its attempts to retain control in Gaza

By Daniel Estrin

Published October 20, 2025 at 5:01 AM EDT

Still under a ceasefire with Israel, Hamas has waged a new war against its rivals in Gaza. Hamas says the crackdown is meant to restore stability, but the U.S. says it violates the ceasefire deal.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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