Gaza power vacuum adds new hurdles to Israel-Hamas ceasefire

By Leila Fadel

Published October 20, 2025 at 5:01 AM EDT

How does the power vacuum in Gaza complicate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Stephen Farrell, co-author of "Hamas: The Quest For Power."

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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