Hamas Arms Five Clans in Gaza to Counter Israel-Linked Militias
Hamas is arming clans in the Gaza Strip in order to curb the Israeli-backed militias in the territory. Hamas's goal is to reduce the influence of the armed militias that are receiving Israeli support and prevent them from taking control of additional areas in the Gaza Strip.
The clans are located in the northern Strip and near the Yellow Line. Kan 11 reported, citing sources, that arming the clans is intended to reduce the militias' influence and prevent them from expanding their control of territory. The move provides protection for Hamas operatives against targeted attacks and at the same time frustrates the Israeli plan to expand the militias' influence.
Kan 11 also reported that Hamas assesses that in the future it will be possible to restore control over the clans through understandings, while the move also helps restrain anarchy and crime in these areas.
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