In clashes Monday, Hamas terrorists captured three trucks loaded with weapons that the US provided to Fatah-affiliated security forces. Hamas spokesmen said that they are aware that the US and Israel are using Fatah as a proxy to try and topple the Hamas-led government.

In recent clashes, Hamas strengthened its hold over most of Northern Gaza, severely limiting the operational range of Fatah security forces. The Kassams that are being fired from within Gaza are coming from Hamas-controlled territory.