Powerful Israel-backed clan leader who fought Hamas murdered in Gaza
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Category: ISRAEL, JERUSALEM & THE TEMPLE
Summary:
Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the Abu Shabab militia known as the "Popular Forces" in Gaza's Rafah, was killed following a clan conflict. His group, reportedly supported by Israel, formed in early 2024 to counter Hamas' influence and protect civilians by escorting aid and asserting control in parts of eastern Rafah. Abu Shabab was wounded in the confrontation, evacuated to a hospital in southern Israel, where he later died. The Popular Forces confirmed his death, stating he was killed while attempting to resolve a local dispute and pledged to continue operations against Hamas despite the unstable security situation in Gaza.
Tags: Yasser Abu Shabab, Popular Forces, Gaza Rafah, Israel support, Hamas conflict, militia leader death
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A powerful anti-Hamas clan leader protecting civilians in Gaza and allegedly backed by Israel has been murdered in Rafah, according to multiple reports.Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the Abu Shabab militia, known locally as the "Popular Forces" of the Gaza Strip, had risen to prominence for his cooperation with Israel against Hamas' influence in the region, according to analysts."Abu Shabab militia helped Israel to protect the locals and prevent Hamas from harming them," Professor Kobi Michael, senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and the Misgav Institute told Fox News Digital.DOZENS KILLED IN GAZA AS VIOLENCE ERUPTS BETWEEN HAMAS AND ARMED CLANS"Hamas has become deeply troubled because of these militias and makes its utmost efforts to dismantle them. It perceives them as a real threat, but the fact that Abu Shabab was murdered by a rival, Hamula, indicates that it will not be enough just to disarm Hamas."Still, without an effective alternative governance to Hamas, the Strip will deteriorate into chaos."As reported by Fox News Digital in July, Abu Shabab’s group began forming in early 2024 after the IDF entered Rafah and Hamas started to lose control ...
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Posted on 12-07-2025 17:04