image sourced from original article at Anti-Hamas militias have expanded their operations in northern Gaza, leading to overnight clashes in the Nasr neighborhood of western Gaza City. Gunmen reportedly opened fire on Hamas security checkpoints as tensions escalated.
According to reports, Hamas forces had established checkpoints and were conducting vehicle searches while pursuing a cell affiliated with a militia led by Ashraf al-Mansi, a former officer in the Palestinian Authority security services. The confrontation highlights growing internal security challenges as armed groups increase their activities in the area.
