Hamas Violence Sparks Fears of Peace Deal Collapse Amid Growing Power Struggle in Gaza

 

Hamas Violence Sparks Fears of Peace Deal Collapse Amid Growing Power Struggle in Gaza

Alarming new footage showing alleged executions carried out by Hamas in Gaza has sparked widespread concern that the recently signed Trump-brokered peace deal could already be on the brink of collapse.

The graphic video, circulating widely on social media, appears to show several men kneeling on the ground before being shot by masked gunmen. Bystanders can be heard chanting “Allahu Akbar” as the victims, accused of collaborating with Israel, fall to the ground. Hamas sources have confirmed the video’s authenticity.

The incident comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump and regional mediators announced a long-awaited peace deal in Egypt aimed at ending more than two years of devastating conflict in Gaza. The agreement called for a complete ceasefire, the demilitarization of the Strip, and the formation of a temporary Palestinian-led transitional government to restore basic services and stability.

However, analysts now fear that the latest violence may indicate that Hamas is unwilling to relinquish control of the enclave. Reports suggest the group has recalled roughly 7,000 of its fighters and security personnel to reassert dominance in areas vacated by Israeli forces.

“Hamas is showing clear signs of trying to tighten its grip on Gaza again,” said one Middle East analyst. “These executions could be intended to send a message of fear, both to rivals and to anyone who might support the peace process.”

The renewed unrest follows growing tensions between Hamas and local factions, including a violent confrontation with the Dughmush family clan that left at least 27 people dead. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with civilians fleeing their homes not from Israeli attacks this time, but from street battles between rival Palestinian groups.

“This time, people weren’t running from the Israelis,” one frightened resident said. “They were running from their own people.”

Meanwhile, Israel has expressed deep frustration that Hamas has so far returned only four of the 28 Israeli hostages who died in captivity. Families of the victims have voiced heartbreak and outrage, saying they were led to believe their loved ones might still be alive.

Under the new 20-point peace plan, Hamas was to disarm and withdraw from governance altogether, paving the way for a civilian-led administration to oversee reconstruction and humanitarian relief in Gaza. The latest footage, however, suggests that the militant group may not be ready to comply.

Human rights organizations and world leaders have condemned the executions, urging Hamas to honor its commitments and calling for calm to prevent the fragile truce from unraveling.

Despite the grim scenes, some Gaza residents have reported seeing hundreds of workers clearing rubble and repairing vital infrastructure — a small sign of hope amid deepening fear and uncertainty.

As the situation unfolds, mediators in Cairo and Washington are urging restraint from all sides, stressing that the peace deal remains Gaza’s best chance for stability after years of destruction.

For millions of civilians caught in the middle, the hope is simple: that this latest outbreak of violence does not extinguish the fragile promise of peace once again.