At least 27 people have died in violent clashes between armed groups opposed to Hamas and returning Hamas members in Gaza City. The fighting began when hundreds of Hamas fighters stormed a building in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, targeting gunmen from the Dughmush family. Residents reported scenes of chaos as families fled the area to escape the heavy gunfire. The conflict reportedly started after Dughmush gunmen killed two Hamas fighters, leading to a retaliatory operation by Hamas. The Dughmush family had taken shelter in a former hospital after their homes were destroyed, and Hamas sought to evict them to establish a new base. Exchanges of fire have continued, with several anti-Hamas militias recently expressing support for international efforts to end the conflict.