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.
Hamas Loses Grip on Gaza as Internal Chaos Escalates

Hamas Loses Grip on Gaza as Internal Chaos Escalates
Hamas has reportedly lost 80% of its control over Gaza, with gangs filling the power vacuum amidst Israeli strikes.
As the conflict continues, the ramifications within Gaza illustrate a stark transformation of power dynamics, with potential implications for the future of the region.
Hamas has lost about 80% of its control over the Gaza Strip, according to a senior officer in the group, amidst ongoing Israeli strikes. The officer, speaking anonymously, detailed the collapse of Hamas's leadership and security structure, leading to a rise in armed gangs and internal chaos. With rival factions emerging and the overall security situation deteriorating, Hamas faces profound challenges to its authority as it grapples with external pressures from Israeli forces and internal strife among armed clans.
Hamas has lost about 80% of its control over the Gaza Strip, according to a senior officer in the group, amidst ongoing Israeli strikes. The officer, speaking anonymously, detailed the collapse of Hamas's leadership and security structure, leading to a rise in armed gangs and internal chaos. With rival factions emerging and the overall security situation deteriorating, Hamas faces profound challenges to its authority as it grapples with external pressures from Israeli forces and internal strife among armed clans.