Ashraf Al-Mansi, leader of the Beit Lahia militia, published a video in which he denies rumors spread by Hamas media outlets regarding the arrest or killing of their members.

He states that his forces are in good condition and operating in the northern Gaza Strip, have managed to take control of several additional areas, and are working to expand their activities.

He also warns Hamas not to approach their areas of control and declares that they will treat them as Hamas treats collaborators, and that there are no Hamas operatives in the northern Gaza Strip.