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As a ceasefire takes hold, Hamas is reasserting control in parts of Gaza, deploying security forces, arresting alleged collaborators and clashing with clans. Hamas-affiliated channels reported a sweep across the strip and shared images of patrols; Muhammad Imad Aql, son of a Hamas commander, was killed amid fighting in Gaza City. In the south, the Popular Forces refuse to disarm as Hamas declares a week-long amnesty for gang members not tied to bloodshed or killings. With policing degraded and looting common, a U.S. plan outlines demilitarization and an International Stabilization Force, but timelines remain unclear.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.