Gaza militia leader forms rival force against Hamas, warns terrorists are regrouping amid ceasefire

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 4 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterDecember 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM

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Amid the Gaza ceasefire, a militia leader named Shawqi Abu Nasira, a former Palestinian Authority police official, is forming a rival force against Hamas. Abu Nasira, who operates with a small group of fighters in Israeli-controlled territory, claims Hamas is using the pause in fighting to regroup and rearm with Iranian support. He stated the ceasefire is a "kiss of life" for Hamas. Abu Nasira's opposition reportedly stems from Hamas killing his son years ago. While his faction is small and lacks equipment, he believes many Gazans, suffering from the conflict's effects, oppose Hamas. The ceasefire has revealed the emergence of other smaller militias and clan-based networks as Hamas's control weakens in Gaza.

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Israeli Army 40% Iran 50% Gaza ×350% Hamas ×670% Shawqi Abu Nasira ×480%

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