April 21st, 2026 - 06:05 GMT
ALBAWABA - Palestinian sources said that fighting was reported between the Hamas group and an Israeli-backed militia in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources reported a violent clash between Hamas members and a militia led by a former Palestinian Authority officer named Hussam al-Astal. The incident began after al-Astal's militia attempted to assert control over an area in Khan Younis. Two vehicles carrying several armed men entered the area before being ...
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