Conflict Over Aid Delivery Intensifies in Gaza

Hamas executed four men accused of looting aid trucks in Gaza, amid tensions with local clans over convoy security. The executions follow an Israeli airstrike that killed six security officials. The aid delivery process has faced challenges, sparked by Israel's blockade and accusations of looting against multiple parties.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Gaza, Hamas has executed four men accused of looting aid convoys intended for the besieged region. Sources indicated that these individuals had previously been involved in an incident last week where six security officials attempting to protect the aid trucks were killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Hamas claims the executed men were responsible for crimes that resulted in fatalities among those securing the aid distribution. Meanwhile, the group identifies ongoing threats, pursuing seven other suspects linked to these destabilizing acts amidst a highly contentious backdrop.

While aid deliveries have been essential to staving off starvation caused by a prolonged Israeli blockade, both Israel and Hamas have exchanged accusations regarding the misappropriation of aid. The local clan, led by Yasser Abu Shabab, challenges Hamas's control, further complicating the dynamics of aid security in the volatile region.

(With inputs from agencies.)