At least 27 people have been killed in clashes between Hamas and the Dughmush family clan in Gaza City over the past hour, according to BBC reports. The Dughmush family claims Hamas militants stormed the former Jordanian hospital where they were residing to evict them and establish a new base. Hamas has called on "outlaws" to surrender and warned those who refuse. Mediators are attempting to persuade Hamas to partially disarm, a move previously considered a red line by the group, according to three individuals familiar with the negotiations. These mediators believe Hamas might agree to hand over some weapons if President Trump can guarantee Israel will not resume fighting. Hamas had initially rejected President Trump's Gaza peace plan but reversed its decision two days later under pressure from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, who warned Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya that refusal would result in the loss of political and diplomatic support. In Gaza City, Hamas militias are accused of executing numerous individuals during an assault on the Dughmush family in the Al-Sabra neighborhood, as shown in a video. Reports also suggest acts of revenge killing, with the son of senior Hamas figure Bassem Naim reportedly killed by armed militias, though this remains unconfirmed. Journalist Saleh Al-Jaafrawi was reported killed by gunfire amidst these clashes; some sources claim he was executed by gangs cooperating with the occupation after being kidnapped, while others state he was killed with the Hamas force attacking the Dughmush family and is described as a thief of donations. Amidst the ongoing conflict and internal clashes, preparations continue for the release of approximately 1,900 prisoners, scheduled for tomorrow, October 13th, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. Gaza Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal previously stated that the occupation has destroyed Gaza's infrastructure and necessities of life, estimating 10,000 martyrs under the rubble, and urged for safe corridors for humanitarian aid and heavy equipment. The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, reported that Nasser Medical Hospital is being readied for prisoner examinations, noting many prisoners suffer from skin diseases and approximately 17,000 patients require urgent treatment outside Gaza. A summit is scheduled for October 13th, 2025, at Pisgat Sharm-Sheikh, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah A-Sisi confirmed to attend, along with European leaders, Turkish President Recep Taip Erdogan, and Jordan's King Abdullah II. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is also expected, though Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas were not invited. Previous reports indicated Israeli forces have redeployed to the 'yellow line' in Gaza in anticipation of the hostage release.
