Gaza Hamas Collaborators, Hamas-led authorities in Gaza have executed three men accused of collaborating with Israel, a senior Palestinian official confirmed on Sunday. The executions highlight the group’s growing concerns over rival Palestinian militias, which Hamas claims are working against it with Israeli support.
Execution Videos Circulate Online Videos widely shared on social media showed the three alleged collaborators being shot dead in Gaza City. In the footage, a masked man warns “all collaborators” before the blindfolded men are forced to the ground and executed in front of a crowd. Reuters verified the location through building structures, a gas station, and road layouts consistent with Gaza City satellite images.
According to Hamas authorities, the killings were carried out by the “Joint Operations Room of the Palestinian Resistance” as part of what they called “revolutionary rulings” against individuals accused of security collaboration with Israel. Officials described the executions as a deterrent, sending “a clear message” to anyone considering aiding the occupation.
Gaza Hamas Collaborators Executed Amid Rising Internal Challenges
The executions come at a time when Hamas faces not only relentless Israeli military pressure but also growing unrest within Gaza. More groups opposed to Hamas have surfaced across the enclave, including in Beit Lahiya, Shejaia, and Khan Younis. These groups, often armed and organized, have been increasingly active against Hamas forces, residents and sources close to the factions said.
One of the most prominent figures leading the opposition is Yasser Abu Shabab, based in Rafah in southern Gaza, an area under Israeli control. Abu Shabab has denied receiving direct support from Israel, though Hamas accuses his group of having links to Israeli authorities. Some of the men executed on Sunday were reportedly connected to his network.
Abu Shabab’s organization has even used social media to recruit new members, promising monthly salaries between 3,000 and 5,000 shekels ($890–$1,500), specifically targeting individuals with police or security experience. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in June that Israel is arming certain clans in Gaza to weaken Hamas, though he did not name specific groups. Hamas has seized on those comments as proof that rival militias are working with Israeli backing. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on Sunday’s executions.
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Political analysts say the executions underscore Hamas’s vulnerability. “These actions reflect deep concern within Hamas,” said Palestinian analyst Akram Attallah. “The rival groups are spreading into new areas, showing improved capabilities, and posing a growing threat.”
While many believe Hamas could quickly suppress opposition groups if a ceasefire were reached, ongoing war conditions make that task far more difficult. Israeli offensives, particularly the recent ground campaign in Gaza City, have further destabilized Hamas’s control, providing space for its rivals to grow.
Conclusion
The executions of alleged Gaza Hamas collaborators demonstrate not only the group’s uncompromising stance against internal dissent but also its anxiety about losing control amid war. As Israel presses its military campaign and opposition militias strengthen, the internal dynamics of Gaza appear increasingly volatile.
