US EditionGaza's Popular Forces Militia Admits Coordination with Israel, Faces Backlash
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 6 – The Bedouin al-Tarabin militia admitted Israeli aid to challenge Hamas control and has threatened civil war, reflecting deepening internal Gaza conflict, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Hamas gave militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab 10 days to surrender for trial on treason and rebellion charges in Gaza's Rafah region.
- This ultimatum follows Abu Shabab's militia, the Popular Forces, acknowledging aid and coordination with Israeli military against Hamas control since spring 2024.
- Abu Shabab, once a petty criminal, criticized Hamas's injustice and claimed his group aims to replace Hamas while rejecting ideology and warning of possible civil war.
- Hamas and allied Palestinian coalitions condemned Abu Shabab as a traitor and collaborator, stating, “No mercy will be shown to anyone who aids the occupation,” and accusing his militia of aid looting.
- These events highlight ongoing internecine conflict in Gaza, where rival groups challenge Hamas, with Israeli support complicating Gaza's governance and security dynamics.
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GAZA CITY: The head of a Palestinian armed group opposed to Hamas and accused of aid looting in the Gaza Strip confirmed Sunday it was coordinating with the Israeli military in an interview with public radio. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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The Straits TimesPalestinian armed group in Gaza admits to coordination with Israel
The head of a Palestinian armed group opposed to Hamas and accused of aid looting in the Gaza Strip confirmed Sunday it was coordinating with the Israeli military in an interview with public radio.Yasser Abu Shabab said his group, known as the Popular Forces, was able to move freely in zones under Israeli military control...
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