ssa GUNFIRE IN THE SHADOWS: HAMAS COMMANDER KILLED AS GAZA TEETERS ON THE BRINK OF CIVIL WAR 🔥

Gaza is once again gripped by fear and uncertainty after reports emerged that a senior Hamas security commander has been killed—not by Israel directly, but by an Israeli-backed militia operating inside the territory. The killing, claimed openly by the militia, is being seen by many observers as a dangerous new chapter in Gaza’s long-running turmoil, one that could push the enclave toward internal conflict.

According to sources on the ground, the slain commander was a high-ranking figure within Hamas’s internal security apparatus, a force responsible for enforcing order, rooting out dissent, and countering rival armed groups. His death has sent shockwaves through Gaza’s militant landscape, where power balances are fragile and loyalties often shift quickly.

What makes this incident especially explosive is not just who was killed—but who claims responsibility.

The militia, reportedly supported and armed by Israel, is said to have links to powerful local clans that have long resented Hamas’s dominance over Gaza. These clans accuse Hamas of monopolizing resources, suppressing rivals, and dragging Gaza into repeated wars with devastating consequences for civilians. Hamas, in turn, has viewed these groups as traitors and collaborators.

Now, those simmering tensions appear to be boiling over.

Witness shows of force have reportedly increased in several neighborhoods, with armed men setting up checkpoints, flying factional flags, and openly challenging Hamas authority. Residents describe an atmosphere of anxiety, with rumors of revenge attacks spreading rapidly through crowded streets and social media channels.

“This feels different,” said one Gaza resident, speaking anonymously out of fear. “This isn’t just Israel versus Hamas. This is Palestinians against Palestinians.”

Analysts warn that the killing could trigger a cycle of retaliation. Hamas has not officially confirmed the death, but sources close to the group say internal security units have been placed on high alert. Arrests of suspected collaborators are reportedly underway, and clashes between Hamas fighters and armed clan members have already been reported in isolated areas.

Israel, for its part, has not publicly commented on the incident. However, the emergence of an Israeli-backed militia inside Gaza points to a broader strategy: weakening Hamas not only through military pressure, but by fueling internal divisions. Supporters of the approach argue it could reduce Hamas’s grip on power. Critics warn it risks plunging Gaza into chaos.

“The danger here is fragmentation,” said a regional security expert. “Once internal fighting starts, it’s very hard to control. Gaza has all the ingredients for a civil conflict—arms, grievances, desperation, and no functioning political system.”

For ordinary Gazans, the prospect of civil war is terrifying. Already living under blockade, economic collapse, and repeated bombardments, many fear that internal fighting would be the final blow to daily life. Shops are closing early, families are stocking up on basic supplies, and parents are keeping children indoors.

Social media has amplified the drama. Videos allegedly showing armed men patrolling streets have gone viral, while rival factions trade accusations and threats online. Supporters of the militia hail the killing as a “blow against tyranny.” Hamas loyalists call it a “cowardly assassination” and vow revenge.

Whether Gaza is truly sliding toward civil war remains uncertain. What is clear is that the killing of a senior Hamas commander by a rival, Israeli-backed force marks a dangerous escalation. Lines that were once blurred are now sharply drawn.

In a land already scarred by war, this latest act raises a chilling question: if the guns turn inward, who will be left standing—and at what cost?