Hossam al-Astal
Hossam al-Astal is a leader of a newly formed militia operating in Khan Younis, Gaza, who has publicly declared an alternative to Hamas while expressing a willingness to collaborate with any forces, including Israeli, that can help protect his city amid the ongoing conflict and chaos in the region.
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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal is the leader of the Al-Astal militia, known for burning a Hamas flag.
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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal, the local militia leader in Khan Younis, doubts the feasibility of the proposed arrangements.
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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal argues that Hamas will never change its ways without a different approach from the world.
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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal leads a militia in the Khan Younis area.
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United Kingdom:
Hossam al-Astal, the leader of another militia, mentioned that he and Abu Shabab offered an alternative force to Hamas.
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United Kingdom:
Hossam al-Astal leads the Counter-Terrorism Strike Force militia near Khan Younis.
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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal is described as the leader of the Khan Younis militia who burned the Hamas flag and issued threats against them.
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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal leads a militia fighting against Hamas and has received support from Israel.
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Canada:
Hossam al-Astal is the commander of the clan militia in Khan Younis, claiming to hold territory against Hamas.
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Brazil:
Hossam al-Astal is the leader of the al-Majida clan and an ex-official of the Palestinian preventive security apparatus.
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