Videos allegedly show Hamas executing collaborators. [CEP Senior Director] Security expert Hans-Jakob Schindler is not surprised by the images. He provides an overview of the terrorist organization's financial flows and explains what the situation in Gaza could mean for the future of the alliance. 

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed regarding Hamas in Gaza. [Starts at 5:34]

In an interview with WELT, terrorism expert and Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project Hans-Jakob Schindler warned that the second phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza war is the biggest hurdle. Without the planned Arab-led stabilization force to provide security, the power vacuum will – and already is – generate ISIS-style violence and humanitarian concerns. The situation presents risks of prolonged instability, civilian casualties, and potential exploitation by extremist elements, with implications for regional security and U.S. diplomatic initiatives.

Despite the peace agreement, there are still reports of executions by Hamas. “As soon as Israel withdraws, Hamas will claim power. Clans and smaller militias will not stand a chance,” says [CEP Senior Director] Middle East expert Hans-Jakob Schindler.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed on terrorism financing and Hamas financing in Germany.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler quoted throughout documentary on terrorism financing in Germany. Attacks such as those carried out by the so-called Islamic State or Hamas show with brutal severity that terrorism is possible anytime, anywhere. But how are these attacks financed? The shocking answer: partly from Germany.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed in studio on Hamas and the Gaza deal. “Today, in a region where nothing is ever guaranteed to go well, today went well. But tomorrow is the real difficult part. How is Gaza going to be administered? Is Hamas truly willing to give up their weapons?”

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed in studio on the Gaza deal and what to watch, and Hamas and its status after two years of conflict.

Hans-Jakob Schindler analyzes the current situation in the Middle East following the US President's speech. Despite international efforts, Hamas remains a decisive factor of uncertainty: disarming Hamas is currently impossible, says Hans-Jakob Schindler, Middle East expert, on WELT TV.

While international mediators celebrate the ceasefire in Gaza as a historic breakthrough, the first shocking reports are coming in from the liberated areas: According to Middle East expert [CEP Senior Director] Hans Jakob Schindler, Hamas is deliberately executing Palestinians who have opposed its rule in recent months.