As a ceasefire takes effect, Hamas has mobilized 7,000 fighters to re-establish control in the Gaza Strip. The group aims to cleanse the region of perceived collaborators and outlaws, heightening fears of internal violence. With Israeli forces withdrawing from multiple areas, Hamas police have been seen patrolling the streets, asserting their authority amid concerns of potential clan clashes. The situation remains volatile as civilians begin to return to their homes in the war-torn enclave, with thousands of Hamas fighters still at large in the tunnels beneath Gaza.