💨 Abstract

An Israeli-backed Palestinian militia, the Popular Forces, claimed to have killed two Hamas operatives in southern Gaza, highlighting tensions in the region. The group, operating in areas under Israeli control, has been challenging Hamas since an October deal. Hamas, which labels such groups as "collaborators," did not comment. The Popular Forces, led by Ghassan Duhine, have seen increased recruitment. These groups, though small, add pressure on Hamas and complicate efforts to stabilize Gaza.

Courtesy: theprint.in