Gaza Clan Kills Hamas Member In Public Street Revenge

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A shocking display of vigilante justice unfolded in Gaza when members of a powerful Palestinian clan executed a Hamas militant in broad daylight, highlighting the complex power dynamics within the territory’s social fabric.

The incident occurred in Deir al-Balah, where the Abu Samra clan carried out a retaliatory killing against a Hamas gunman who had earlier taken the life of one of their family members, according to The Times of Israel.

Social media footage allegedly captured the grim scene, showing the militant being forcibly marched through the streets before facing his executioners. The video reportedly depicts the man’s final moments as he was made to kneel against a wall before being shot.

To those who aired or lauded the revenge killing of Abdelrahman Abu Samra in Deir Al Balah, Gaza, yesterday, don't fool yourselves. The Abu Samras are not heroes; they are no different from Hamas thugs and most other clans in the Strip.
This barbarism is what Israel faces and… pic.twitter.com/XTxejzG4U2

— #EBluemountain1 🎗 (@EBluemountain1) April 2, 2025

This brazen act of defiance against Hamas reveals a lesser-known aspect of Gaza’s social structure. Despite Hamas’s position as the territory’s governing body since 2006 and its prominence in international headlines following the October 2023 attack on Israel, the group’s authority is far from absolute.

The Times of Israel reports that Gaza houses numerous influential families like the Abu Samras, operating as organized clans. These families maintain their power through business control and command loyalty from extensive networks of relatives, each led by a mukhtar, or traditional chieftain.

This social structure presents a stark contrast to Israel’s established democratic system. While Israel has functioned as a legitimate democracy since 1948, Gaza’s power structure more closely resembles a patchwork of competing interests, ranging from terrorist organizations to powerful family clans.

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Are clans revolting against Hamas ?

An interesting incident in Deir al-Balah in the center of the Gaza Strip, according to sources identified with Fatah:
Hamas police shot and killed Abd al-Rahman Abu Samra… pic.twitter.com/eTNa53YEDv

— Dr. Fundji Benedict (@Fundji3) April 1, 2025

The timing of this execution is particularly noteworthy, coming just after rare public demonstrations against Hamas’s leadership and the resulting hardships faced by Palestinians. However, recent scenes of Palestinian crowds displaying hostility toward released Israeli hostages suggest that anti-Israeli sentiment remains deeply entrenched among the general population.

The public nature of this revenge killing demonstrates that despite Hamas’s international prominence and support from left-wing sympathizers, its control over Gaza is not as complete as it might appear. While the Israeli military continues its campaign against Hamas fighters, this incident proves that internal Palestinian forces are equally capable of challenging the organization’s authority when motivated to do so.