Armed Palestinian Militia Emerges as ‘Alternative’ to Hamas in Israeli-Controlled Gaza Zone
A Palestinian armed group has established itself under Israeli military control in southern Gaza, claiming to protect locals from Hamas oppression while coordinating with Israeli forces—raising questions about the complex dynamics on the ground.
In a development exposing the fractured realities within Gaza, a newly emerged armed Palestinian militia has taken control of a village in the southern Gaza Strip under Israeli military oversight. This group positions itself as an alternative to Hamas, promising protection and humanitarian aid to residents it claims are oppressed by the Islamist rulers.Led by Hussam Abdel Majid al Astal, this militia has settled in Qizan al Najjar village between Jan Yunis and Rafah—territory still firmly controlled by Israel’s army. Al Astal asserts that his forces provide food, water, and shelter, and insists strict security vetting ensures no members have...
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