The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza has been killed, Israeli media reported on Thursday, in what would be a blow to Israeli efforts to support Gazan clans against the Islamist movement.

The Israeli army claimed to have killed 40 Palestinian resistance group Hamas members who had been trapped in Rafah, in southern Gaza, last week. The army said in a statement late on Sunday that it continued to intensify efforts to destroy the remaining tunnels in eastern Rafah to eliminate armed fighters inside.

Hostages forum indicates Saturday event may be last as it narrows activities to support 2 families, says rallies don't serve current situation of terror groups searching for bodies The post Father of Ran Gvili,

Protesters also demanded the return of remains of the three deceased hostages still remaining in Gaza: Ran Gvili, Dror or and Sudthisak Rinthalak

In conclusion, yes, Hamas is messing with Israel because the Palestinian terrorist organization knows it can afford to do so thanks to the situation involving the USA, Qatar and Turkey, and this will not bring any peace. It will only leave the door half open for more violence.

Ran Gvili's family announces Friday afternoon 'Kabbalat Shabbat' events instead, as it 'adjusts to new reality' of only 2 captives still in Gaza, and thinning resources