by The Cradle.co News Staff
Hamas has been cracking down on Israel-backed militias and clan members in Gaza, who are said to be behind the killing of prominent journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi
US President Donald Trump said on 13 October that Hamas’s internal security operations against militias in Gaza have been given “approval” by Washington.
“We gave them approval for a period of time,” the president said on Air Force One, adding that the resistance group wants to “stop the problems.”
“You have close to two million people going back to buildings that have been demolished, and a lot of bad things can happen. So, we want it to be safe. I think it’s going to be fine. Who knows for sure,” he added.
The Gaza Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that it is offering a general amnesty to members of armed gangs responsible for smuggling and looting aid, as long as they were not involved in any murder.
Gaza’s Interior Ministry forces were ambushed by a group of militiamen over the weekend, resulting in fierce clashes. Hamas security and military personnel were killed.
“Security forces have fully taken control of the armed militia in Gaza City and are carrying out a comprehensive sweep operation. A number of suspects accused of executing displaced people and collaborating with the occupation were killed during clashes with the militia in Gaza. Security forces have arrested around 60 militia members and transferred them to secure locations for further interrogation,” Gaza security sources told Al Jazeera on 12 October.
Reports said 32 gang members were killed by Hamas on Sunday.
These armed groups recently opened fire at displaced residents of Gaza City as they were returning to their homes,…
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