A senior Hamas officer revealed that the group has lost about 80% of its control over Gaza, attributing the collapse to extensive Israeli strikes that have decimated its leadership. In the resulting security vacuum, armed clans, notably one led by Yasser Abu Shabab, have emerged as new power players, posing a significant challenge to Hamas’s authority.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A senior Hamas officer revealed that the group’s control in Gaza has almost disappeared due to ongoing attacks, leading to chaos and the rise of local gangs.
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