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Divisions Surface within Hamas
(Israel Hayom) Daniel Siryoti - Senior Palestinian sources in Gaza and Ramallah said Tuesday that Hamas is plagued with infighting that began several months ago with the resignation of Hamas Interior Minister Fathi Hamad, who oversaw the security and intelligence apparatuses in Gaza. Hamad was for years considered a potential successor to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, and was greatly offended when Izzedine al-Qassam strongman Yahya Sinwar was named as military leader in Gaza in February 2017. Sinwar ousted Hamad from his position of power, prompting him to leave Hamas and announce plans to found a rival organization. Hamad has reportedly been able to convince dozens of his supporters in Hamas to join his organization. Ramallah sources told Israel Hayom that dozens of Hamas security officers, including several high-ranking officials, have been arrested over the past few weeks on suspicion of aiding Hamad.