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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Hossam Al-Astal is the leader of the Al-Astal militia, known for burning a Hamas flag.
המיליציות בעזה: התמיכה מישראל וסכנת היפוך הקנים
Israel· 2026-02-06
Hossam Al-Astal, the local militia leader in Khan Younis, doubts the feasibility of the proposed arrangements.
״ועדה של קופונים וקונטיינרים״: המיליציות בעזה מזלזלות ביוזמה האזרחיתIsrael· 2026-01-16
Hossam Al-Astal argues that Hamas will never change its ways without a different approach from the world.
בארה"ב שואפים - שלב ב' עוד שבועיים. מנהיג המיליציה בעזה: "חמאס שוב יבלף את העולם"Israel· 2025-12-12
Hossam Al-Astal leads a militia in the Khan Younis area.
נדבוק בתוכניתו עם יותר נחישותIsrael· 2025-12-06
Hossam al-Astal, the leader of another militia, mentioned that he and Abu Shabab offered an alternative force to Hamas.
Yasser abu Shabab, leader of Israel-backed militia, killed in Gaza | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Hossam al-Astal leads the Counter-Terrorism Strike Force militia near Khan Younis.
Anti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace planUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Hossam Al-Astal is described as the leader of the Khan Younis militia who burned the Hamas flag and issued threats against them.
המעצרים ותגובת הנגד: מנהיג המיליציה שרף דגל חמאסIsrael· 2025-11-04Hossam Al-Astal leads a militia fighting against Hamas and has received support from Israel.
"עזה החדשה", נגד חמאס: הפרויקט של 4 המיליציותIsrael· 2025-10-25
Hossam al-Astal is the commander of the clan militia in Khan Younis, claiming to hold territory against Hamas.
Inside Gaza, local militias struggle to break free from Hamas rule
Canada· 2025-10-17
Hossam al-Astal is the leader of the al-Majida clan and an ex-official of the Palestinian preventive security apparatus.
Quais são os grupos extremistas em choque com o Hamas em Gaza?
Brazil· 2025-10-16
Hossam al-Astal is the leader of the al-Majida clan and an ex-official of the Palestinian preventive security apparatus.
Quais são os grupos extremistas em choque com o Hamas em Gaza?Brazil· 2025-10-16Hossam Al-Astal is a leader of local militias in southern Gaza and refuses to surrender to Hamas.
חמאס מוציא להורג מתנגדים - ולטראמפ לא אכפת: "לא מפריע לי ממש"Israel· 2025-10-15
Hossam al-Astal claimed that Hamas is weakened and no longer holds significant power.
La câteva ore după eliberarea ostaticilor, Hamas a executat public membri ai milițiilor din Gaza
Romania· 2025-10-14
Hossam al-Astal, the leader of a new militia aligned with Israel, was defiant in his social media post against Hamas.
Hamas deploys armed fighters and police across parts of Gaza | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Hossam Al-Astal is the militia leader in Khan Younis who claims to be the 'savior' from Hamas rule.
מפקד מיליציה בחאן יונס ל-ynet: "חמאס ארגון חלשIsrael· 2025-10-12Hossam al-Astal is the leader of a newly formed militia operating in Gaza, claiming there are alternatives to Hamas.
Israel-backed militia groups potentially threaten new peace plan for Gaza | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30
