[UPDATE-Feb 1, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Rafah militia commander displays captured Hamas terrorist Local armed commander in Rafah claims Hamas’ grip is weakening as internal confrontations surface in southern Gaza. A local militia commander in Rafah, Ghassan al-Duhayni, published footage on Friday showing a captured Hamas terrorist whom he claims to have personally arrested. According to al-Duhayni, the detainee is a field commander from the so-called “Rafah Brigade,” part of Hamas’ military wing. In the video, al-Duhayni delivers an unusually blunt message aimed directly at Hamas, declaring: “The dogs of al-Qassam — your terror is finished. Attempts to destroy peace will not succeed.” His remarks suggest…