Fighting Continues in Gaza Amid Trump’s Peace Plan
October 13, 2025 — The much-discussed Trump Gaza peace plan and proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Amid this delay, fresh fighting is continuing inside Gaza — not between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas militants.
Reports suggest that intense gunfire erupted late Sunday in parts of southern Gaza between Hamas fighters and the local faction Dughmush tribal group. Clash resulting in the deaths of 27 individuals from both sides.
The violence underscores the fragile situation on the ground even as international attention remains focused on the peace framework being promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Internal Conflict in Gaza
This latest round of fighting does not appear to be connected to Israel directly.
Instead, it reflects deep internal rifts within Gaza, where rival armed factions and tribal militias have long contested Hamas’s authority.
Observers have questioned whether local resistance groups opposing Hamas have suddenly emerged in response to the peace pact?
However, the reality is more complex. Many of these groups have existed for years, some reportedly operating with covert Israeli support.
Israel-Backed Factions in Gaza
One such group is The Popular Forces, also known as the Anti-Terror Service, a Palestinian militia active mainly in Rafah.
Led by Yasser Abu Shabab, the group has clashed repeatedly with Hamas.
According to The Guardian, Israel has acknowledged providing arms and limited support to the militia, though the extent of that involvement remains uncertain.
The Popular Forces claim to protect civilians and humanitarian aid convoys from Hamas interference, but they have also faced criticism for alleged looting and misconduct.
Hamas, in turn, has labeled them traitors and reportedly targeted their members in retaliation.
Another pro-Israel group, the Counter-Terrorism Strike Force, led by Husam al-Astal, surfaced in August 2025 in Khan Yunis.
As noted by Wikipedia, the militia has also received backing from Israeli security services and has engaged in direct confrontations with Hamas fighters in southern Gaza.
Together, these developments reveal a complex and evolving battlefield within Gaza — one that includes Hamas, Israel-backed militias, and tribal factions, each pursuing its own interests amid the broader conflict.
Trump’s Plan: Peace Minus Iran
Trump’s peace initiative, which gained traction earlier this year, seeks to broker a ceasefire and reconstruction deal between Israel and Hamas.
Yet, as analysts have pointed out, the plan is notably silent on Iran’s role — a major regional actor and the principal backer of Hamas.
By excluding Iran, the plan leaves a significant geopolitical gap, raising doubts about its long-term viability.
The Million-Dollar Question
For years, Hamas has ruled Gaza through force, often accused of suppressing dissent and exploiting the Palestinian populace.
Many residents argue that Hamas never truly enjoyed popular support, but instead maintained control “at gunpoint.”
Now, with internal fighting, external pressure, and incomplete ceasefire measures, both Hamas’s hold on Gaza and Trump’s peace framework face serious tests.
While Israel has publicly agreed to the terms of Trump’s plan, the question remains:
Is Israel fully satisfied — or simply playing for time?
And as local militias in Gaza, reportedly operating in favor of Israel, continue their clashes with Hamas, another crucial question looms:
Will peace in Gaza truly hold — or unravel before it even begins?
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