Hamas and Clan Members Clash in Gaza City, At Least 27 Dead
Violent clashes have erupted in Gaza City between Hamas forces and the Dughmush clan, resulting in at least 27 fatalities. The fighting began after Hamas forces attempted to detain armed clan members, leading to heavy exchanges of gunfire near the Jordanian Hospital. Both sides have accused the other of initiating the conflict, with Hamas claiming its fighters were attacked and the Dughmush family alleging an attempt to evict them from a building. This confrontation is part of Hamas’s efforts to reassert control over areas recently vacated by Israeli troops, as it has recalled thousands of security forces for this purpose.
John Q. Hosedrinker