Stalemate in Gaza: Hamas plays waiting game as Israel hesitates – analysis

With no clear Israeli strategy on phase two, Hamas feels emboldened enough to delay hostage negotiations for days.

Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

(photo credit: EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

MARCH 5, 2025 18:33

Updated: MARCH 5, 2025 20:55

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