The election of Yehya al-Sinwar (one of the founders of the Hamas’ Military Wing) has analysts predicting that there will be increased tension between Gaza and Israel, and perhaps future conflicts. The election indicates that there is growing influence among the military wing. The Hamas group is also considered a terrorist group by the US.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/middleeast/yehya-sinwar-gaza-hamas/index.html
