Hussam al-Astal
Hussam al-Astal is a leader of the al-Mujaida clan, one of the prominent families in the southern Gaza Strip. Recently, he has been in the news due to his involvement in a violent clash between Hamas security forces and armed civilians from his clan in Khan Younis, which resulted in multiple casualties on both sides.
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Hussam Al-Astal leads a militia that is openly working to topple Hamas and has denied involvement in the assassination of Sheikh Abu Mustafa.
Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza
United States· 2025-12-20
Hussam al Astal is one of the targets of Hamas's recent actions in Gaza.
Giustiziati rivali, ex alleati e capiclan: le unità «Ombra» di Hamas seminano il terrore dopo la tregua
Italy· 2025-10-15
Hussam al-Astal leads a group opposing Hamas and has a background in the Palestinian Authority's security forces.
Hamas kostaa tulitauon avulla palestiinalaisille vihollisilleen, tappanut yli 30 ihmistä tulitauon aikana
Finland· 2025-10-14
Hussam al-Astal, a commander of the Popular Forces, publicly challenged Hamas and declared their intent to be an alternative to the group.
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes holdUnited States· 2025-10-12
Hussam Al-Astal has been accused of collaborating with Israel and has promised rewards for killing Hamas fighters.
Cum s-a transformat un raid Hamas asupra unui clan o capcană sângeroasă pentru membrii grupării
Romania· 2025-10-07
Hussam al Astal is an ex-member of the Palestinian Authority security who challenges Hamas's local dominance.
Hamas, le tre «teste» e le tensioni tra i capi all'estero e i clan rimasti dentro Gaza: perché i giovani militanti sono contrari alla paceItaly· 2025-10-05
Hussam al-Astal, a clan leader, stated that the Israeli Defense Forces assisted the al-Mujaida family and fired upon 22 Hamas terrorists.
Scene sângeroase în Gaza, după încleștări între luptători și clanuri. Membri Hamas, târâți pe străziRomania· 2025-10-04