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Hamas Rebuilding Capabilities During Gaza Ceasefire, Intelligence Report Indicates
Hamas is recovering its military and civilian control in Gaza amid the ongoing ceasefire, according to an intelligence document cited by N12 News. The group is recruiting new members and managing incoming goods while avoiding peace plan commitments. Security officials warn the situation could revert to pre-October 7 levels without full disarmament.
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Hamas is significantly recovering its capabilities under the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, N12 News reported on April 24, 2026, citing an intelligence document. The group is strengthening its military and civilian hold over the area while international attention focuses elsewhere, according to the report.
Hamas is accelerating the recruitment of new members and taking control of goods entering the Gaza Strip, N12 News stated. Developments involving Israel's operations against Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon have provided Hamas time to rebuild and avoid fulfilling commitments under the peace plan outlined by U.S. President Donald Trump in October, the outlet reported.
Security officials have warned that without fully disarming and demilitarizing Hamas, the situation in the Gaza Strip will return to conditions before the October 7, 2023, attack, according to the report. The intelligence document notes that Hamas has not yet achieved a major breakthrough and is recovering slowly, N12 News added.
