The Israel Defense Forces reports that Hamas still has approximately 20,000 fighters who have access to thousands of weapons.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims 20,0000 Hamas fighters still active

Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims 20,000 Hamas fighters still active

During a brief refueling stop en route to Asia, President Donald Trump welcomed the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar aboard Air Force One. This high-profile gathering at Al Udeid Air Base showcased the strategic partnership between the US and Qatar, with Trump highlighting their vital support in the pursuit of peace throughout the Middle East.


Trump to Hamas: Return bodies of hostages or face consequences

Despite severe losses to its leadership and military capabilities over the past two years, Hamas remains a resilient fighting force with an estimated 20,000 active fighters according to Israeli security assessments. 

Israel Warns of Hamas Retaining Fighting Capacity, Says 20,000 Fighters Active 

Israel’s prolonged conflict with Gaza is expected to cost the nation $400 billion over the next decade, widening its budget deficit, slowing growth, and hitting tourism and tech sectors hard.


Gaza war: Israel faces $400 billion economic loss as Gaza war hits growth, budget, & key sectors

U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his unwavering support of Israel, is firmly opposing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s move to annex the occupied West Bank.  


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Trump supports Palestine, warns Netanyahu: Don't annex West Bank 

The war in Gaza has "not yet" ended, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, describing the release of the hostages held by Hamas as the first phase, while details on what happens after that still need to be worked out.


Gaza peace plan: Israel receives 2 more hostage remains; Vance highlights post-ceasefire challenges

The war in Gaza has "not yet" ended, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, describing the release of the hostages held by Hamas as the first phase, while details on what happens after that still need to be worked out.

Israel-Gaza War: JD Vance Warns Of Challenges Post Ceasefire Agreement

Rubio Likely To Visit Israel Later This Week | Netanyahu Fires His National Security Advisor

U.S. President Donald Trump issues a stern warning to Hamas: "Behave or be eradicated," as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Meanwhile, J.D. Vance travels to Israel in a diplomatic effort to support ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks.

US Vice President JD Vance Heads to Israel to Shore up Gaza Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Hamas, saying the group must “behave or be eradicated.” In this video we cover the statement, international reactions, possible implications for the conflict, and expert commentary. Subscribe for updates and analysis on global security and diplomatic responses.

Trump: Behave or Be Eradicated | Behave or Be Eradicated | Trump Warns Hamas | WORLD DNA 

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Hamas on Monday (Oct 20), saying the militant group would be "eradicated" if it breaks the fragile Gaza truce he helped broker — but he also said he would give the militants a chance to honour the deal. Trump, speaking at the White House while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, framed the Gaza ceasefire agreed on recently as conditional. Here's what he said.<h2>A 'conditional' ceasefire in Gaza?</h2>Speaking to the press, Trump said, "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good, they're going to behave, they're going to be nice". He added that "And if they're not, we're going to go, and we're going to eradicate them, if we have to. They'll be eradicated, and they know that."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-insists-gaza-ceasefire-still-in-place-despite-fresh-israeli-strikes-blames-rebels-within-for-violations-1760923155703">Trump insists Gaza ceasefire still in place despite fresh Israeli strikes, blames 'rebels within' for violations</a>The comments came as tensions threatened to undo the ceasefire. Israel has accused Hamas of delaying the return of bodies of hostages and of mounting attacks, while Hamas negotiators insist they remain committed. Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s top negotiator, told Egypt’s Al-Qahera News that extracting bodies has been "extremely difficult," but that Hamas wants the agreement to hold and is working to honor it. "We are finding it extremely difficult to extract the bodies, but we are serious and working hard to extract them," he said in comments broadcast Tuesday morning."The Gaza agreement will hold, because we want it to and our will to abide by it is strong," he added.<h2>Trump warns Hamas against public executions</h2>Condemning reports of public executions carried out by Hamas against rivals and alleged collaborators, Trump said the United States would not lead any ground intervention. He pointed instead to a coalition of countries that have signaled readiness to join stabilisation forces in Gaza, which he said would "love to go in." He also insisted that Israel would "go in two minutes" if he asked them to. "But right now, we haven't said that. We're going to give it a little chance, and hopefully there will be a little less violence. But right now, you know, they're violent people," he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-at-risk-us-warns-of-hamas-attack-on-civilians-militants-call-claim-false-say-we-categorically-deny-it-1760860736782">Gaza ceasefire at risk? US warns of Hamas attack on civilians, militants call claim false say 'we categorically deny it'</a>He painted Hamas as weakened, saying its regional backer Iran is unlikely to intervene after strikes earlier this year. "They got very rambunctious, and they did things that they shouldn't be doing, and if they keep doing it, then we're going to go in and straighten it out, and it'll happen very quickly and pretty violently." Trump insisted that Hamas "don't have the backing of really anybody anymore. They have to be good, and if they're not good, they'll be eradicated."

Trump warned Hamas will be “eradicated” if it breaks the Gaza truce he brokered, but said he’ll give them a chance to honour the deal. Labelling the ceasefire as conditional, he insisted Israel would go back in “if I asked”.

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Hamas on Monday (Oct 20), saying the militant group would be "eradicated" if it breaks the fragile Gaza truce he helped broker — but he also said he would give the militants a chance to honour the deal. Trump, speaking at the White House while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, framed the Gaza ceasefire agreed on recently as conditional. Here's what he said. A 'conditional' ceasefire in Gaza? Speaking to the press, Trump said, "We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to be very good, they're going to behave, they're going to be nice". He added that "And if they're not, we're going to go, and we're going to eradicate them, if we have to. They'll be eradicated, and they know that." Also read | Trump insists Gaza ceasefire still in place despite fresh Israeli strikes, blames 'rebels within' for violations The comments came as tensions threatened to undo the ceasefire. Israel has accused Hamas of delaying the return of bodies of hostages and of mounting attacks, while Hamas negotiators insist they remain committed. Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s top negotiator, told Egypt’s Al-Qahera News that extracting bodies has been "extremely difficult," but that Hamas wants the agreement to hold and is working to honor it. "We are finding it extremely difficult to extract the bodies, but we are serious and working hard to extract them," he said in comments broadcast Tuesday morning. "The Gaza agreement will hold, because we want it to and our will to abide by it is strong," he added. Trump warns Hamas against public executions Condemning reports of public executions carried out by Hamas against rivals and alleged collaborators, Trump said the United States would not lead any ground intervention. He pointed instead to a coalition of countries that have signaled readiness to join stabilisation forces in Gaza, which he said would "love to go in." He also insisted that Israel would "go in two minutes" if he asked them to. "But right now, we haven't said that. We're going to give it a little chance, and hopefully there will be a little less violence. But right now, you know, they're violent people," he added. Also read | Gaza ceasefire at risk? US warns of Hamas attack on civilians, militants call claim false say 'we categorically deny it' He painted Hamas as weakened, saying its regional backer Iran is unlikely to intervene after strikes earlier this year. "They got very rambunctious, and they did things that they shouldn't be doing, and if they keep doing it, then we're going to go in and straighten it out, and it'll happen very quickly and pretty violently." Trump insisted that Hamas "don't have the backing of really anybody anymore. They have to be good, and if they're not good, they'll be eradicated."

Trump warned Hamas will be “eradicated” if it breaks the Gaza truce he brokered, but said he’ll give them a chance to honour the deal. Labelling the ceasefire as conditional, he insisted Israel would go back in “if I asked”.

'Conditional' ceasefire in Gaza? Trump warns Hamas, says will 'eradicate' the Palestinian militants if...

The Israeli military said it launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, dimming hopes that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas.


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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was disarmed and the Palestinian territory demilitarised.


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Gaza peace deal: US State Dept says Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians 

The United States on Saturday (Oct 18) warned that it has “credible reports” suggesting Hamas was planning an imminent attack on civilians in Gaza. Washington said that the move would be a “grave violation” of the fragile ceasefire that very recently halted nearly two years of war. "This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts," the US State Department said in a statement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a><h2>US warns Hamas</h2>The US State Department warned that if Hamas goes ahead with this attack, "measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire." However, it did not specify what those measures would be.The warning follows President Donald Trump’s sharp comments earlier this week, when he threatened action against Hamas if it continued targeting civilians. "If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them," Trump wrote on Truth Social, without elaborating on what form such intervention would take or who exactly “we” referred to.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sam-altman-okays-ai-porn-on-chatgpt-says-current-version-less-enjoyable-to-users-with-no-mental-health-problems-1760493777871">Sam Altman okays AI porn on ChatGPT, says OpenAI chatbot's current version 'less enjoyable'</a><h2>A fragile peace in Gaza</h2>Last week, Hamas and Israel agreed to a phased peace deal. The ceasefire agreement, brokered last week by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, ended Israel’s military campaign in Gaza in exchange for Hamas releasing the remaining hostages captured during its October 7, 2023 attacks. The first phase of the deal — involving the return of living hostages and the bodies of those confirmed dead — remains underway but has been marked by repeated delays and mutual accusations of non-compliance.Washington said it has alerted the other guarantors of the peace deal about the "imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas. The warning also comes amid reports that Hamas has tightened control over Gaza’s shattered cities, launching a crackdown on alleged collaborators. Earlier this week, Hamas released a video showing the execution of eight blindfolded men, branding them "collaborators and outlaws" spying for Israel — footage that drew condemnation from human rights groups.Any renewed violence, US officials warned, could collapse the deal entirely and reignite a conflict that has already left tens of thousands dead and Gaza in ruins. &nbsp;

The US claims it has “credible reports” that Hamas was planning an imminent attack on civilians in Gaza — a move it warned would be a “grave violation” of the fragile ceasefire that recently ended nearly two years of war.

The United States on Saturday (Oct 18) warned that it has “credible reports” suggesting Hamas was planning an imminent attack on civilians in Gaza. Washington said that the move would be a “grave violation” of the fragile ceasefire that very recently halted nearly two years of war. "This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts," the US State Department said in a statement. Also read | ‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi US warns Hamas The US State Department warned that if Hamas goes ahead with this attack, "measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire." However, it did not specify what those measures would be. The warning follows President Donald Trump’s sharp comments earlier this week, when he threatened action against Hamas if it continued targeting civilians. "If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them," Trump wrote on Truth Social, without elaborating on what form such intervention would take or who exactly “we” referred to. Also read | Sam Altman okays AI porn on ChatGPT, says OpenAI chatbot's current version 'less enjoyable' A fragile peace in Gaza Last week, Hamas and Israel agreed to a phased peace deal. The ceasefire agreement, brokered last week by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, ended Israel’s military campaign in Gaza in exchange for Hamas releasing the remaining hostages captured during its October 7, 2023 attacks. The first phase of the deal — involving the return of living hostages and the bodies of those confirmed dead — remains underway but has been marked by repeated delays and mutual accusations of non-compliance. Washington said it has alerted the other guarantors of the peace deal about the "imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas. The warning also comes amid reports that Hamas has tightened control over Gaza’s shattered cities, launching a crackdown on alleged collaborators. Earlier this week, Hamas released a video showing the execution of eight blindfolded men, branding them "collaborators and outlaws" spying for Israel — footage that drew condemnation from human rights groups. Any renewed violence, US officials warned, could collapse the deal entirely and reignite a conflict that has already left tens of thousands dead and Gaza in ruins.

The US claims it has “credible reports” that Hamas was planning an imminent attack on civilians in Gaza — a move it warned would be a “grave violation” of the fragile ceasefire that recently ended nearly two years of war.

US warns Hamas planning ‘imminent attack’ on Gaza civilians, calls it grave ceasefire violation

The Gaza-based health authorities said Saturday that Israel handed over the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of the prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.


Gaza peace deal: 18 hostage bodies still held, Israel accuses Hamas of delays 

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Israel-Gaza war: Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians, Gaza rebuild faces massive hurdles

Footage verified by Sky News shows a convoy of trucks loaded with supplies such as water bottles, jerry-cans, and fuel moving from about 1.4 km inside the Israel-controlled area near the Erez Border Crossing towards a militia headquarters, led by Ashraf Al-Mansi, which describes itself as the ‘People’s Army'. The route originates around 400 m close to an IDF outpost. Almost every establishment has been razed to the ground, and very few people remain in that part of Gaza; and no aid has come through the crossing since February.&nbsp;Sky News reports could not verify the exact content of the package, but the report confirmed the presence of food, water bottles and a large amount of fuel branded with SOS Energy, an Israeli fuel supplier.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">New footage verified by Sky News shows evidence of Israeli support for Gaza militia as Hamas attempts to reassert its authority through a violent crackdown on suspected collaborators. 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/P7pJNv8b0Z">https://t.co/P7pJNv8b0Z</a> 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube <a href="https://t.co/nrGEqtQlBO">pic.twitter.com/nrGEqtQlBO</a>&mdash; Sky News (@SkyNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1979288587758690349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">More evidence of Israel supplying guns, vehicles, cash &amp; food to anti Hamas militias in the far north &amp; south of Gaza. <a href="https://t.co/8ZhLC2IvsO">https://t.co/8ZhLC2IvsO</a> <a href="https://t.co/GSLWUi21Ro">pic.twitter.com/GSLWUi21Ro</a>&mdash; ClareFDoo (@missdaisyfdoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/missdaisyfdoo/status/1979497877094162844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING: An anti-Hamas Gazan militia says it now controls “numerous parts of northern Gaza” and will ensure safety for Gazans returning home. The group warned Hamas: “Do not approach our areas of control.” <a href="https://t.co/u5SNGjmY4u">pic.twitter.com/u5SNGjmY4u</a>&mdash; Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) <a href="https://twitter.com/EYakoby/status/1978205303297421693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Active militias in Israel controlled Gaza&nbsp;</h2>People's Army is one of the four active militia groups active in Gaza, is all inside Israel-controlled territory. The other three militia groups are Doghmosh Clan, Counter-Terrorism Strike Force (CSF), and People's Forces, headed by Rami Halas, Hossam Al Astal and Yasser Abu Shabab. This underlines the fragmentation in Gaza and that Israel sponsors it. Till now, the Gaza Strip had been seen as monolithic, completely under the control of Hamas. Last week, an investigative report by Sky News showed that there had been a supply of weapons, vehicles, money and food to the most influential of these three militias, Yasser Abu Shabab's People's Forces.&nbsp;Earlier on Thursday, Hamas have cracked down on the Doghmosh Clan, &nbsp;a family known for its anti-Hamas stance. In a long, drawn-out confrontation, Hamas sought revenge against the family as a whole.&nbsp;"These rogue groups terrified us more than the enemy at times, violating people's sanctities and property, stripping them of cash, phones, even watches, and shooting legs," said Gaza's Supreme Council for Tribal Affairs Hosni Al Mughanni. Yasser Abu Shabab "deserves the harshest punishment for his crimes". He said that Hamas is "restoring security, security is the basis of life."This depicts a classic plot to create a scenario of warlordism with multiple power centres, Hamas vs rival militias. Hamas have already started to crack down on the militia groups with gun battles and public executions. IDF have reported that Hamas has seized 45 pickup trucks, cash and hundreds of weapons from these Israel-backed Militias. For people in Gaza, this means more terror and looting. At the same time, it complicates post-war governance, and Israel gets to portray the situation as unstable.&nbsp;

Verified footage shows Israeli supplies reaching Gaza militias like the People’s Army, as Hamas cracks down on rival armed groups and reasserts control.


Footage verified by Sky News shows a convoy of trucks loaded with supplies such as water bottles, jerry-cans, and fuel moving from about 1.4 km inside the Israel-controlled area near the Erez Border Crossing towards a militia headquarters, led by Ashraf Al-Mansi, which describes itself as the ‘People’s Army'. The route originates around 400 m close to an IDF outpost. Almost every establishment has been razed to the ground, and very few people remain in that part of Gaza; and no aid has come through the crossing since February. Sky News reports could not verify the exact content of the package, but the report confirmed the presence of food, water bottles and a large amount of fuel branded with SOS Energy, an Israeli fuel supplier.

Verified footage shows Israeli supplies reaching Gaza militias like the People’s Army, as Hamas cracks down on rival armed groups and reasserts control.

WATCH | New footage exposes Israel’s secret support for Gaza Militias as Hamas fights to regain control

US President Donald Trump warns that Hamas faces the risk of being completely wiped out amid escalating conflicts. Hear the latest updates on the ongoing tensions and international responses.


Gaza Peace plan: Trump says Hamas risks wiped out, 'will kill them if they don't stop killing'

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Hamas, stating that the militant group risks being wiped out if it continues its hostile actions. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about the future of the conflict.

Middle East Alert: Trump Warns Hamas | “Risk of Being Wiped Out” | WION 

#Gravitas Barely 3 days into the ceasefire, Israel-Hamas tensions are already threatening to reignite the two-year-long war. Israel's defence minister warned that if Hamas fails to return the bodies of all dead hostages, the Israeli military will resume full-scale operations in Gaza.   


Fragile Gaza ceasefire frays as Israel says it may strike again 

As the fragile Israel-Gaza truce continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to achieve “complete victory” over Hamas, rejecting calls to halt military operations. Meanwhile, Hamas claims it cannot retrieve more bodies from areas devastated by Israeli bombardments, citing ongoing hostilities and collapsed infrastructure.

Israel-Gaza truce: Netanyahu vows to achieve complete victory, Hamas says can't retrieve more bodies

Israel is refusing to ease pressure on Hamas over the recovery of remaining hostage bodies, maintaining its position that all remains must be returned as part of any ceasefire or humanitarian deal. In response, Hamas claims that locating and extracting the bodies requires specialized equipment and time, citing difficult conditions in Gaza and areas affected by recent fighting.

Peace Deal: Israel Refuses to Compromise on Hostage Bodies Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Talks | WION 

Horrific scenes have emerged from Gaza, showing masked Hamas fighters dragging civilians into a public square, forcing them to their knees, and executing them. Verified by Reuters, the footage highlights the brutality Hamas is using to reassert control after the recent ceasefire with Israel. WION brings you the full coverage, including analysis of the security situation and the humanitarian implications for the region.


Israel-Hamas war: Hamas executes alleged Israeli collaborators 

Israel’s military has said that one of the bodies returned by Hamas does not match any of the Israeli hostages. This came after examinations were conducted at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine. Hamas had handed over four bodies on Tuesday (October 14), which were initially thought to belong to hostages, but Israel has now clarified that one of them does not match any missing Israeli citizens.&nbsp;Among the three bodies that were confirmed as hostages, the identities have been revealed:<ul><li>Uriel Baruch: A 35-year-old father of two, who was kidnapped during the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. His family was informed in March 2024 that he was dead, and his body had been taken to Gaza.</li><li>Tamir Nimrodi: A 20-year-old education officer, abducted at the Erez Crossing on the same day. His fate was uncertain until his remains were handed over. His family confirmed he was murdered while in Hamas custody.</li><li>Eitan Levi: A 53-year-old taxi driver from Bat Yam, killed by Hamas gunmen near Gaza’s border. His body was filmed being desecrated in Gaza before being handed back.</li></ul>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-our-tax-dollars-have-funded-a-genocide-zohran-mamdani-reacts-to-gaza-ceasefire-condemns-israel-and-us-admin-s-actions-1760512975423">'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire, condemns Israel and US admin's actions</a>&nbsp;Before the ceasefire took effect, 48 Israeli hostages were still held in Gaza, with 28 thought to be deceased. Of the four bodies handed over recently, three have now been identified as Baruch, Nimrodi, and Levi, but the fourth body remains unidentified. This leaves 21 deceased hostages still in Gaza.&nbsp;The return of the bodies follows a ceasefire deal aimed at securing the release of all hostages, both living and dead. While Israel had set a deadline for Hamas to return all remains by Monday, it appears that some delays have occurred, raising concerns that this could lead to tensions and potentially disrupt the fragile ceasefire.&nbsp;In Gaza, locals are anxious about a potential resumption of the conflict. Prices of essential goods like flour and oil have surged, as many residents fear that aid might be halted due to tensions between Hamas and Israel. Displaced families in Gaza, such as Neven Al-Mughrabi’s, express unease over the ongoing uncertainty and the possibility that the ceasefire could collapse at any moment. Negotiations in Egypt continue, as mediators try to keep the ceasefire on track and address the issues between Hamas and Israel.

'Does not match': Israel says one body returned by Hamas is NOT a hostage

Israel’s military has said that one of the bodies returned by Hamas does not match any of the Israeli hostages. This came after examinations were conducted at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine. Hamas had handed over four bodies on Tuesday (October 14), which were initially thought to belong to hostages, but Israel has now clarified that one of them does not match any missing Israeli citizens. Among the three bodies that were confirmed as hostages, the identities have been revealed: Uriel Baruch: A 35-year-old father of two, who was kidnapped during the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. His family was informed in March 2024 that he was dead, and his body had been taken to Gaza. Tamir Nimrodi: A 20-year-old education officer, abducted at the Erez Crossing on the same day. His fate was uncertain until his remains were handed over. His family confirmed he was murdered while in Hamas custody. Eitan Levi: A 53-year-old taxi driver from Bat Yam, killed by Hamas gunmen near Gaza’s border. His body was filmed being desecrated in Gaza before being handed back. Also Read: 'Our tax dollars have funded a genocide': Zohran Mamdani reacts to Gaza ceasefire, condemns Israel and US admin's actions Before the ceasefire took effect, 48 Israeli hostages were still held in Gaza, with 28 thought to be deceased. Of the four bodies handed over recently, three have now been identified as Baruch, Nimrodi, and Levi, but the fourth body remains unidentified. This leaves 21 deceased hostages still in Gaza. The return of the bodies follows a ceasefire deal aimed at securing the release of all hostages, both living and dead. While Israel had set a deadline for Hamas to return all remains by Monday, it appears that some delays have occurred, raising concerns that this could lead to tensions and potentially disrupt the fragile ceasefire. In Gaza, locals are anxious about a potential resumption of the conflict. Prices of essential goods like flour and oil have surged, as many residents fear that aid might be halted due to tensions between Hamas and Israel. Displaced families in Gaza, such as Neven Al-Mughrabi’s, express unease over the ongoing uncertainty and the possibility that the ceasefire could collapse at any moment. Negotiations in Egypt continue, as mediators try to keep the ceasefire on track and address the issues between Hamas and Israel.

Israel has clarified that one body returned by Hamas isn’t of a hostage, while three other deceased hostages have been identified

Gaza citizens, hoping for peace after the much-awaited ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, have now been forced to face fierce internal conflict. Reports suggest that at least 27 people have been killed in the latest bout of violence in Gaza, this time an internal strife between Hamas and a Gaza clan, 'Doghmush'. The ongoing clashes are proving to be one of the most violent confrontations since the end of major Israeli operations, which ended just days ago. The situation can be summed up by something a Gaza resident said, as reported by the BBC: "This time people weren't fleeing Israeli attacks...They were running from their own people."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gaza-hostage-release-who-are-the-20-israelis-freed-by-hamas-under-ceasefire-deal-details-here-1760344149387">Gaza hostage release: Who are the 20 Israelis freed by Hamas under ceasefire deal? Details here</a><h2>What is happening in Gaza?</h2>Reports suggest that last week, clashes broke out between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and the Doghmush clan soon after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect.According to BBC, masked Hamas gunmen exchanged fire with armed clan members near the Jordanian Hospital. Citing medical sources, the publication further reported that 19 Dughmush fighters and eight Hamas personnel were killed during the fighting.Residents described scenes of panic as families fled under heavy gunfire. “This time, people weren’t fleeing Israeli attacks. They were running from their own people,” one resident said.<h2>What led to the violence?</h2>The clashes erupted in the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood after a Hamas force of more than 300 fighters attempted to storm a residential block where Dughmush gunmen were entrenched. Both sides blamed each other for triggering the violence.Hamas said Dughmush fighters had killed two of its members and wounded five, prompting the operation. The Dughmush family, however, claimed Hamas attempted to evict them from a building previously used as the Jordanian Hospital to establish a new base.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/could-be-a-little-nicer-trump-hails-netanyahu-as-hero-of-gaza-ceasefire-then-roasts-him-over-war-speeches-and-champagne-1760409906854">Could 'be a little nicer': Trump hails Netanyahu as ‘hero’ of Gaza ceasefire — then roasts him about…</a><h2>Hamas warns criminal gangs</h2>Hamas, as per reports, has recalled about 7,000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas recently vacated by Israeli troops, with units deployed across several districts. The group's interior ministry said that its fighters were looking to restore order and warned that “any armed activity outside the framework of the resistance” would be dealt with firmly.The Palestinian militant group claims that the Dughmush family has been affiliated with Israel; however, the Gaza clan denied collaborating with Tel Aviv but admitted that some members had committed “transgressions,” reports AFP. It also accused Hamas of targeting all family members indiscriminately.

Reports suggest that at least 27 people have been killed in the latest bout of violence in Gaza, this time an internal strife between Hamas and a Gaza clan, 'Doghmush'. Here's all you need to know.

Gaza citizens, hoping for peace after the much-awaited ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, have now been forced to face fierce internal conflict. Reports suggest that at least 27 people have been killed in the latest bout of violence in Gaza, this time an internal strife between Hamas and a Gaza clan, 'Doghmush'. The ongoing clashes are proving to be one of the most violent confrontations since the end of major Israeli operations, which ended just days ago. The situation can be summed up by something a Gaza resident said, as reported by the BBC: "This time people weren't fleeing Israeli attacks...They were running from their own people." Also read | Gaza hostage release: Who are the 20 Israelis freed by Hamas under ceasefire deal? Details here What is happening in Gaza? Reports suggest that last week, clashes broke out between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and the Doghmush clan soon after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect. According to BBC, masked Hamas gunmen exchanged fire with armed clan members near the Jordanian Hospital. Citing medical sources, the publication further reported that 19 Dughmush fighters and eight Hamas personnel were killed during the fighting. Residents described scenes of panic as families fled under heavy gunfire. “This time, people weren’t fleeing Israeli attacks. They were running from their own people,” one resident said. What led to the violence? The clashes erupted in the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood after a Hamas force of more than 300 fighters attempted to storm a residential block where Dughmush gunmen were entrenched. Both sides blamed each other for triggering the violence. Hamas said Dughmush fighters had killed two of its members and wounded five, prompting the operation. The Dughmush family, however, claimed Hamas attempted to evict them from a building previously used as the Jordanian Hospital to establish a new base. Also read | Could 'be a little nicer': Trump hails Netanyahu as ‘hero’ of Gaza ceasefire — then roasts him about… Hamas warns criminal gangs Hamas, as per reports, has recalled about 7,000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas recently vacated by Israeli troops, with units deployed across several districts. The group's interior ministry said that its fighters were looking to restore order and warned that “any armed activity outside the framework of the resistance” would be dealt with firmly. The Palestinian militant group claims that the Dughmush family has been affiliated with Israel; however, the Gaza clan denied collaborating with Tel Aviv but admitted that some members had committed “transgressions,” reports AFP. It also accused Hamas of targeting all family members indiscriminately.

Reports suggest that at least 27 people have been killed in the latest bout of violence in Gaza, this time an internal strife between Hamas and a Gaza clan, 'Doghmush'. Here's all you need to know.

Gaza ceasefire turns into chaos: 27 killed as Hamas, local Doghmush clan clash in fierce gunfight

U.S. President Donald Trump says Gaza will be demilitarized immediately, with Hamas required to disarm and Israeli forces pulling back, as part of his 20-point plan.
The last 20 Israeli hostages have returned home and Palestinian prisoners have been released, offering a moment of relief.
But Gaza remains devastated after two years of war, with tens of thousands dead and its health system near collapse.
Major questions remain over the future of Hamas, the group’s role in Gaza, and whether lasting peace is possible.
Can Hamas fully disarm?
Who will govern Gaza?
And, Will a stable peace be achievable without a Palestinian state?

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