Hamas 'offers' Gaza militia fighters to eliminate their commanders: 'lifeline'

A senior official in Hamas's internal security apparatus called on members of militias in Gaza to eliminate their leaders, falsely promising that this step would serve as a 'lifeline' and allow them to return to the fold of their people. The organization is trying to pressure members of groups operating in the Strip, and is addressing requests from clans and tribes to settle the cases of their sons identified with collaborator gangs.

A senior official in Hamas's internal security apparatus called in the past day (Wednesday-Thursday) on members of militias in Gaza to eliminate their leaders, falsely promising that this step would be a 'lifeline' for them. In a statement published, it was said: 'We are addressing requests from clans and tribes to settle the cases of their sons identified with collaborator gangs, especially those who wish to recant. Despite the security situation, we attach great importance to bringing back those who erred from the path to the fold of their people and rescuing them from betrayal.' It was further stated: 'The current situation is a golden opportunity to end the situation of collaborator gangs. We say to all members of collaborator gangs who wish to recant that eliminating the gang leaders will be their lifeline.' These remarks reflect an attempt by Hamas to pressure members of groups operating in the Strip, presenting the elimination of their commanders as a way to return to the fold of the people. The article reports the message without addressing the militias' response or possible consequences.