Gaza militia commander says Hamas will reject any deal requiring disarmament
A commander of an armed group operating against Hamas in southern Gaza has cast doubt on the prospects of the proposed second phase of the ceasefire, arguing that Hamas is unlikely to surrender its weapons. Hussam al-Astal, leader of the Israeli-backed militia known as the Strike Force Against Terror, told newsmen that he believes the […] Gaza militia commander says Hamas will reject any deal…
A militia leader within the Israeli-backed faction battling Hamas in southern Gaza has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a recently proposed second phase of the ceasefire coming to fruition. Hussam al-Astal, head of the Strike Force Against Terror, declared his belief that Hamas will not abandon its weapons as part of the agreement.
According to al-Astal, Hamas recognizes that relinquishing its arsenal would result in the group ceding its dominance in the region. "I don’t think the agreement will go through," he stated, while still advocating for a ceasefire that does not involve Hamas. Al-Astal's militia is active in the Khan Younis area, receiving logistical and military aid from Israel.
Despite the ongoing ceasefire framework, the group has been involved in sporadic confrontations with Hamas throughout the past year.
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