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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 65,749 | $2,700,000 | 2,615$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,007 | $400,000 | 434$ |
| Totals | 3 | 77,102,911 | 75,756 | $3,100,000 | 3,049$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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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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Israel:
Hossam Al-Astal is a leader of local militias in southern Gaza and refuses to surrender to Hamas.
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Romania:
Hossam al-Astal claimed that Hamas is weakened and no longer holds significant power.
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