Members of the internal security forces loyal to the Palestinian group Hamas in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, on Sunday.

As the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip entered its third day on Sunday, Hamas members and fighters started reappearing in limited areas of the enclave, reasserting their presence and authority.

The destruction of Hamas was a key Israeli objective in the war , and the militant group had almost disappeared from public view. But on Sunday, dozens of Hamas affiliates were seen back on the streets wearing civilian clothing or quasi-military uniforms, trying to direct traffic or monitor the markets, which were opening again because Israel’s bombardment had stopped.

Residents expressed mixed feelings. No one is officially in charge of the coastal t

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