Major Fatah base overrun by Hamas on June 12, 2007

On June 12, 2007, a significant event unfolded during the Hamas takeover of the Gaza Strip, marked by the group's aggressive move against a major Fatah base. In a strategic operation, hundreds of Hamas fighters converged on the positions held by their Fatah faction rivals, giving occupants a two-hour ultimatum to vacate. The assault led to the fall of a substantial Fatah stronghold in the northern town of Jabalia, a pivotal gain for Hamas. Concurrently, intense battles raged around the primary Fatah headquarters in Gaza City, with Hamas militants employing rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons in their offensive. This day's events were crucial in solidifying Hamas's growing dominance in the region, significantly weakening Fatah's presence and control in the Gaza Strip.