Hamas is transferring military wing commanders into civil roles within a technocratic administration to maintain control over Gaza while preparing for renewed conflict with Israel, according to documents reported by The Times of Israel on February 23, 2026, within the 59-minute window from 8:45:40 PM to 9:45:37 PM UTC. The moves target bodies backed by the Trump administration, as detailed by reporters Lazar Berman and Nava Freiberg. The documents reveal Hamas's strategy to hold onto power through these administrative positions, enabling the terror group to gird for a fresh round against Israel, per the Times of Israel article shared by @TimesofIsrael, @Lazar_Berman, @navafreiberg, and @manniefabian on X during the reporting period. No official response from Hamas or the Trump administration has been reported in this window. This development occurs amid earlier reports on February 23 of Israel informing the Trump administration it will not fund President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' as stated by Kan and reported by @disclosetv in the prior reporting window ending at 8:45 PM UTC.
