Hamas terrorists attempted to carry out an attack on the al-Mujaida clan, one of the largest families in Gaza’s South, according to Hamas statements, social media footage and Palestinian reported on Friday.

The terror group claimed it was carrying out arrests of parties alleged to be working with Israel, in an operation that led to exchange of fire with around 11 Hamas terrorists killed and their bodies dragged through the streets.

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According to reports published online, Hamas raided civilians’ homes with IEDs and RPGs during morning prayers. BBC News reported that at least five members of the prominent family were also killed.

Hussam al-Astal, a leader of the clan, told KAN that he believes that the IDF helped the al-Mujaida clan and struck 22 Hamas terrorists.

Earlier on Friday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported that soldiers killed 20 Hamas terrorists who attempted to raid a humanitarian area in Khan Yunis where Gazan civilians were staying. The terrorists, according to the reports, tried using children as human shields

The aircraft identified and struck several operatives from the terror organization attempting to use children in the area of the humanitarian zone as human shields, the IDF added.

After the fire was exchanged, injuries were reported on both sides. All of the injured were taken to Al-Nasser Hospital in Gaza. At the hospital, two Hamas terrorists lured two members of the al-Mujaida clan to a different part of the hospital and attempted to kill them. One clan member was killed.

Additionally, KAN reported that six clan members are being held by Hamas and could be executed soon.