In brief
A senior Hamas security officer revealed that the group’s command structure has disintegrated, leading to a significant increase in lawlessness and the emergence of rival armed clans. The officer, who spoke to the BBC under anonymity due to his health condition after being injured, outlined a grim reality for Hamas, stating that their leadership has been decimated, with 95% of active figures killed or incapacitated. This has resulted in rampant chaos, with criminal gangs overtaking the streets of Gaza, and the remnants of Hamas facing pressure from both Israeli forces and competing factions. The emergence of armed groups, particularly one led by Yasser Abu Shabab, poses a serious threat to Hamas’s authority, further complicating the already dire security situation.
