GAZA STRIP: As the Gaza war dragged on, a diminished Hamas faced growing internal challenges to its control of Gaza from long-standing rivals, many of them affiliated with powerful local clans. Since Friday’s ceasefire took hold, Hamas has sought to reassert itself, killing dozens of opponents in a crackdown after appearing to get a US nod to temporarily police the shattered enclave. The following are some of the key clans and figures whose members have clashed with Hamas forces over the past two years.

The fighting is one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew from the area.

The Doghmush clan reportedly fought against Hamas in a clash that killed at least 27 people.

GAZA CITY: Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing dozens of people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip and appearing to…

GAZA STRIP: As the Gaza war dragged on, a diminished Hamas faced growing internal challenges to its control of Gaza from long-standing rivals, many of them affiliated with…