Deadly clashes erupted between Hamas security forces and a powerful clan in northern Gaza, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a Hamas commander. The fighting centered in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City, triggered by a Hamas raid on a home belonging to the Doghmush clan, allegedly to arrest suspects involved in the killing of a Hamas member.
The Doghmush clan, known for its Salafist leanings and past conflicts with Hamas, resisted the raid, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades. Reports indicate a significant deployment of Hamas security forces, including special units, in the area to contain the situation.
The clashes highlight ongoing tensions within Gaza and the challenges Hamas faces in maintaining control. The Doghmush clan, despite being smaller than Hamas, possesses considerable firepower and influence within its territory. This incident underscores the potential for internal unrest and challenges to Hamas’s authority within the Gaza Strip. Hamas has vowed to pursue those responsible for the violence.
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