Hamas Faces Retribution — Unexpected Warning from Gaza
Local armed groups in Gaza say Hamas will not surrender its weapons. Militia leaders told Ynet that disarmament would lead to Hamas's demise, and this is the main obstacle to a deal. Meanwhile, fighting resumed after 30 hours of calm: two people were killed in an IDF strike. Hamas demands a clear answer from mediators on the second phase of the agreement.
In the Gaza Strip, local armed groups say Hamas will not surrender its weapons, threatening future agreements. The head of the Khan Yunis militia, Hussam al-Astal, told Ynet that Hamas understands that if it disarms, it will be killed by its own people, and the agreement will not advance. Rasan al-Dheini, head of the Abu Shabab militia, added that they will also demand weapons from clans that served Hamas. In his assessment, the absence of a major military confrontation could affect Israeli domestic politics: if Abu Yair goes to elections without a war, it will look like peace with Hamas. Meanwhile, after about 30 hours of calm, fighting resumed: two people were killed in an IDF drone strike. Hamas demands a clear answer from mediators, including Nikolay Mladenov, on the second phase of the agreement. The IDF holds strategic positions and advances the 'Yellow Line' westward, reducing space for residents' movement.