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Early Edition: January 29, 2024 - Just Security

A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the weekend.

Thoughts on Palestine and Israel

How Israel Secretly Propped Up Hamas - The New York Times

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gambled that a strong Hamas (but not too strong) would keep the peace and reduce pressure for a Palestinian state.

Israel and Hamas Agree to Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Release: Live Updates

The agreement calls for a pause in fighting for at least four days and for Hamas to release at least 50 hostages. Qatar, a mediator, said the cease-fire’s start would be announced within 24 hours.

Gaza's widening humanitarian crisis

Democrats Won Big in Last Night's Elections - The New York Times

Also, the F.D.A. approved a new obesity drug. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Behind Hamas' bloody gambit to create a 'permanent' state of war

Hamas leaders say they waged their October 7 attack on Israel because they believed the Palestinian cause was slipping away, and that only violence could...

Hamas tells NY Times it hopes war with Israel is 'permanent,' paper says Hamas not interested in governing

A Hama spokesperson told The New York Times that it hopes the war with Israel will "become permanent on all the borders" and the Oct. 7 massacre "succeeded."

Behind Hamas's Bloody Gambit to Create a 'Permanent' State of War

Hamas leaders say they waged their Oct. 7 attack on Israel because they believed the Palestinian cause was slipping away, and that only violence could revive it.

Hamas Leaders to NY Times: No Interest in Helping Palestinians in Gaza, Want 'Permanent' War Against Israel

Hamas leaders told the New York Times they had no interest in governing Gaza and instead wanted a "permanent" state of war against Israel.