US EditionChampion of the People or a Traitor? A New Force Emerges in Southern Gaza
- On May 29, 2025, armed clans like the Abu Shabab militia reasserted control in Gaza's southern Khan Yunis amid weakening Hamas authority.
- Hamas's decline followed Israeli ground operations dividing Gaza, allowing clans to exploit smuggling networks and seize aid amidst the conflict.
- Yasser Abu Shabab leads the Popular Forces, a militia guarding aid convoys near Kerem Shalom, denying collaboration with Israel despite accusations from Hamas.
- Abu Shabab claimed his group secured 101 aid trucks last month and stated, "Our forces regularly accompany aid convoys" to protect vulnerable civilians.
- As Hamas uses arrests and killings against clans, Abu Shabab’s presence and armed groups signal fragmented Gaza security and potential prolonged instability.
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A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel
A new powerful group has risen in Gaza and they are being armed by Israel. The militia calls itself “The Popular Forces” and they are presenting themselves as a counter to Hamas’ rule of the territory. Our correspondent tells us what we know about this new armed power.For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Is…
A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel : State of the World from NPR
A new powerful group has risen in Gaza and they are being armed by Israel. The militia calls itself "The Popular Forces" and they are presenting themselves as a counter to Hamas' rule of the territory. Our correspondent tells us what we know about this new armed power.For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
Gaza’s Yasser al-Shabab claims PA link, denies Israel ties
Yasser al-Shabab, a controversial militia leader operating in Rafah, southern Gaza, has emerged as a central figure in a swirl of allegations involving covert coordination with Israeli forces, ties to the Palestinian Authority, and links to criminal and extremist networks. Al-Shabab, also known as Yasser Abu Shabab, leads the "Popular Forces", an armed group estimated to number between 100 and 300 fighters. The militia is made up largely of form…
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