The Majaydeh clan in Khan Yunis, which had previously engaged in conflict with Hamas and reportedly received Israeli army air support, announced its disarmament and surrender of weapons to Hamas "this morning" on Thursday, October 3rd, 2025. According to Israeli researcher Or Fialkov, this move signifies Hamas asserting control across the Gaza Strip. The clan's disarmament follows earlier reports of clashes between Hamas and the Majaydeh family, whom Hamas accused of collaborating with Israel and abducting resistance fighters. Details from "this morning" indicate that Hamas fighters surrounded a Majaydeh family hideout in Khan Yunis, accusing them of abducting and killing resistance fighters. Reports suggest family members were killed before Israeli drones intervened, reportedly assisting the family and bombing Hamas vehicles. A former Palestinian Authority officer leading a pro-Israel militia in Khan Yunis claimed his men, backed by Israeli air support, thwarted a Hamas assault and that Hamas had fired RPGs at Majaydeh family members, whom the group accused of spying for Israel. Separately, a social media post from ChrisDJackson on October 13th, 2025, claims that President Joe Biden secured the release of 140 hostages in Gaza, while Donald Trump was responsible for 28. The post asserts Biden was responsible for 83% of all hostages freed. This statement contrasts with previous reports of hostage releases occurring under phases of Donald Trump's peace plan. Previous reports from October 13th, 2025, detailed the reunion of former hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal with their families, which coincided with reports of a hostage release under the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan. These reports also mentioned the return of deceased hostages and ongoing discussions regarding Hamas disarmament plans initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron.
