Hamas terrorists unleashed a deadly assault in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, targeting a rival clan opposed to their rule, according to video footage and eyewitness reports. The attack, described as a massacre, resulted in the deaths of women and children, with gunfire erupting in broad daylight. Local sources reported intense clashes, with Hamas fighters using automatic weapons against unarmed civilians, escalating fears of renewed internal violence in Gaza.

The assault comes amid a fragile ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes hostage releases and Israeli withdrawal from parts of Gaza. Hamas’s reassertion of control in areas like Sabra, coupled with their refusal to disarm as stated by official Basem Naeem, has raised alarms about their commitment to peace. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), controlling over half the Strip, condemned the violence, with a spokesperson stating, “Hamas’s actions prove they prioritize power over Palestinian lives.”

Eyewitnesses reported bodies in the streets and families fleeing the area. The UN has called for an immediate investigation, while Egypt and Qatar, key mediators, urged restraint. The death toll remains unconfirmed, but the attack threatens to derail ongoing peace efforts.