Hamas attempted to arrest members of the clan, alleging they had been working with Israel.
Hamas terrorists attempted to carry out an attack on the al-Mujaida clan, one of the largest families in Gaza‘s South, according to Hamas statements, social media footage and Palestinian reports on Friday. The terror group claimed it was carrying out arrests of parties alleged to be working with Israel.
The exchange of fire saw around 11 Hamas terrorists killed and their bodies dragged through the streets, according to BBC News. At least five members of the prominent family were also killed.
The reports indicated that Hamas raided civilians’ homes with IEDs and RPGs during morning prayers.
Hussam al-Astal, a leader of the clan, told KAN that he believes that the IDF helped the al-Mujaida clan and struck 22 Hamas terrorists.
Hamas’s use of civilian shields
Earlier on Friday, the IDF reported that soldiers killed 20 Hamas terrorists who attempted to raid a humanitarian area in Khan Yunis where Gazan civilians were staying.
The aircraft identified and struck several operatives from the terror organization attempting to use children in the area of the humanitarian zone as human shields, the IDF added.
After the fire was exchanged, injuries were reported on both sides. All of the injured were taken to Al-Nasser Hospital in Gaza. At the hospital, two Hamas terrorists lured two members of the al-Mujaida clan to a different part of the hospital and attempted to kill them. One clan member was killed.
Additionally, KAN reported that six clan members are being held by Hamas and could be executed soon.
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