The October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas has been deemed a major miscalculation by many within the organization, leading to severe consequences for Gaza and undermining Palestinian state-building efforts. Following the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh by a projectile in Iran, internal dissent has increased within the group. The ongoing conflict has severely diminished Hamas' support in Gaza to below 5%, prompting discussions about transforming from a militant organization into a political movement.