How Hamas' Arrow Unit Terrorizes Gaza

Hamas’ brutality extends beyond its attacks on Israel. Through units like the Arrow Unit, it rules Gaza with fear, violently silencing and punishing any Palestinian who dares to oppose its control.

22.10.25
IDF Spokesperson

The October 7 Massacre revealed Hamas’ capacity for orchestrating mass violence against Israelis; however, the same mechanisms of control, discipline, and violence are systematically turned inward to suppress Palestinians who oppose the regime.

 

 

Hamas' System of Internal Repression 

Hamas’ Arrow Unit, with an estimated 1,000 members within Hamas’ internal security apparatus, does not engage external enemies but instead targets anyone who dares to challenge Hamas' authority. Its primary function is not to defend territorial borders but to maintain the regime’s grip on power by silencing opposition from within.

The unit’s mission is unequivocal: identify opposition and suppress it by any means necessary. The Arrow Unit’s activities include:

  • Arresting Palestinians who oppose Hamas
  • Assaulting Palestinian detainees
  • Executing Palestinians in public

These public acts of violence are intended to instill widespread fear among the population, serving as stark warnings against anyone who speaks out.

The Arrow Unit is not a conventional security force but a tool of internal repression, a weapon of terror wielded to maintain Hamas’ dominance at the devastating expense of its own people.

Raw Footage: The Arrow Unit’s Brutality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arrow Unit's primary mission?

Its mission is to identify opposition and suppress it in order to maintain Hamas' control over Gaza.

Who does the Arrow Unit target?

The unit targets Palestinians who oppose Hamas rather than external enemies.

How does the Arrow Unit intimidate Palestinians?

Hamas uses masked operatives arresting, assaulting, and executing Palestinians in public to instill fear and discourage dissent.