In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Hamas has tightened its control over Gaza, launching a severe crackdown on alleged collaborators and outlaws. The group released a video on its official channel depicting the street execution of eight blindfolded and kneeling suspects, branding them as traitors. This comes as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm Hamas, emphasizing a swift and potentially violent approach if the group fails to comply. The executions occurred amidst ongoing armed clashes between Hamas security units and Palestinian clans, even as a US-brokered truce with Israel entered its fifth day. Meanwhile, Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza City, and Hamas’s black-masked police resumed patrols, aiming to restore order. Trump’s 20-point plan, endorsed by world powers, calls for Gaza’s demilitarization and excludes Hamas from any future leadership role. For many Palestinians, the presence of Hamas forces has brought a sense of security after the recent conflict. However, Israeli families continue to demand the return of the remains of deceased hostages still held in Gaza. The military has identified some of the returned bodies, including Israeli nationals and a Nepalese student, as families seek closure. In Tel Aviv, celebrations for the release of living hostages were tempered by concerns over the unresolved fate of the deceased.