Event Brief
Oct 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
McGurk says Hamas rule blocks Gaza’s political future
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Former U.S. Middle East national security official Brett McGurk says Gaza has no political horizon while Hamas maintains its claim to power. In a Bloomberg interview, he also discusses difficult hostage negotiations, disputes claims Hamas was ready to release captives quickly after the attack, and describes diplomacy involving Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority before October 7.
WHO: Brett McGurk
WHAT: McGurk said Gaza has no political future while Hamas remains in power.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE: Gaza
WHY: McGurk says Hamas maintaining its claim to power prevents a political horizon or future for Gaza.
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