Israel-backed militias’ bid to seize control of Gaza from Hamas

Israel-backed militias’ bid to seize control of Gaza from Hamas

Israel's military strategy in Gaza has evolved beyond direct occupation into a fragmentation campaign, backing at least five Palestinian armed groups in an attempt to dismantle Hamas governance and create a chaotic security vacuum that deepens control over the war-torn enclave, a new report by ACLED argues. An analysis published on Monday by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) maps how Israel has intensified its backing of militan…