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Hamas Tightens Grip in Gaza Amid Rising Tensions

10/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Hamas reasserts control in Gaza as a ceasefire takes effect, facing opposition from local clans.
Internal security forces arrest alleged collaborators.
Clashes between Hamas and the Dughmush family result in casualties.
The Popular Forces, a group challenging Hamas, relocated within southern Gaza to offer an alternative.
The International Stabilization Force (ISF), led by Jordan and Egypt, would train Palestinian police, but its timeline remains unclear.

History

Historical Context

In June 2007, Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip after violent clashes with Fatah, marking a significant shift in Palestinian governance. This takeover followed Hamas's electoral victory in January 2006, which led to international sanctions against the Palestinian Authority. Today, Hamas faces internal opposition from local clans and groups like the Popular Forces, highlighting ongoing divisions within Palestinian society.

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Story summary

Hamas reasserts control in Gaza as a ceasefire takes effect, facing opposition from local clans.
Internal security forces arrest alleged collaborators.
Clashes between Hamas and the Dughmush family result in casualties.
The Popular Forces, a group challenging Hamas, relocated within southern Gaza to offer an alternative.
The International Stabilization Force (ISF), led by Jordan and Egypt, would train Palestinian police, but its timeline remains unclear.

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