Hamas urges Palestinians to assassinate leaders of Israeli-backed militias in Gaza

Hamas is urging Palestinians to assassinate leaders of Israeli-backed armed groups in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from the terror organization's special security unit, Rada Force. The unit, responsible for addressing internal threats and suspected collaborators with Israel, stated that eliminating top members of "collaborator gangs" is the solution.

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We say to all members of the collaborator gangs that assassinating senior collaborators in these groups will be your salvation before us and before your people.

Rada Force announced on Thursday that it apprehended a Palestinian linked to senior militia collaborators, confiscating his weapons and money. The unit praised the public's "national and ethical responsibility" and urged Gaza residents to report any suspicious behavior or "wanted collaborators."

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with the assistance of residents, it apprehended a Palestinian closely linked to senior militia collaborators.

The call for assassinations comes as a roadmap for the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire is being announced. Under the deal, Hamas reportedly agreed to transfer its heavy weapons to the Palestinian technocratic committee, the transitional governing body for post-war Gaza. The agreement also stipulates that members of anti-Hamas armed militias will not be integrated into the new security and police services.

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Hamas still sees them as a threat to its rule.

Despite these provisions, sources in Gaza indicate Hamas remains concerned about the militias' continued presence. "Hamas still sees them as a threat to its rule," one Palestinian source told The Jerusalem Post. "Hamas is trying to prevent them from becoming stronger." Another resident noted that Hamas appears "worried" and is seeking to isolate the militias.

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Hamas is trying to prevent them from becoming stronger.