Rival Clans Challenge Hamas Control in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict and Ceasefire

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Hamas faces internal challenges from rival clans following a ceasefire, prompting a violent crackdown on dissent to reassert control.

• Since the ceasefire began on October 13, 2023, Hamas has aggressively targeted rival factions in Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of dozens of its opponents.
• Long-standing rival clans, many with significant local influence, have begun to openly challenge Hamass authority in the Gaza Strip, heightening tensions in the region.
• The United States appears to have given tacit approval for Hamas to reestablish order in the enclave, complicating the dynamics between Israel and the Palestinians amidst ongoing conflicts.