Divisions Rock Fatah in the Gaza Strip: Abu Al-Hussein and Al-Bardini Clash with Abu Maher Hillis
Signs of division within the Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip are intensifying, marked by clear disputes and rivalry among various leaders and organizational cadres—a situation reflecting the depth of the internal crisis plaguing the movement.
This rift became strikingly apparent during a mass rally held in the northern Gaza Strip two days ago. Led by Hatem Abu Al-Hussein and Tayseer Al-Bardini, the event was viewed as a direct challenge to the influence and role of Abu Maher Hillis within Fatah’s Gaza operations.
Hatem Abu Al-Hussein stands at the center of these disputes; circles within Fatah accuse him of previously authorizing associations linked to Hamas without the knowledge of the Palestinian Authority. These allegations are cited within Fatah’s ranks as a contributing factor to his exclusion from the movement’s Higher Leadership Committee. These accusations have not been independently verified.
Recent developments reveal that the internal rifts within Fatah have moved beyond mere behind-the-scenes organizational disagreements; they are now surfacing publicly through grassroots and field-level activities, such as the recent rally in northern Gaza.
Observers believe that the persistence of these tensions could undermine Fatah’s ability to unify its ranks and regain its standing in the Gaza Strip—particularly as significant political and electoral milestones approach, and as the movement faces a genuine test in reorganizing its internal affairs.
التاريخ 15-9-2026
