Hamas has reportedly killed 50 fighters from a Palestinian militia, the Anti-Terror Service (also known as Popular Forces), led by Yasser abu Shabab, which Israel has been arming in Gaza. Clashes in Rafah this week saw Israeli troops intervene to protect Abu Shabab's group, leading to deaths on both sides. This Israeli strategy aims to undermine Hamas but risks escalating internal conflict in Gaza.
Hamas has killed 50 Palestinian fighters armed by Israel in Gaza, faction’s associates say
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Hamas has reportedly killed 50 fighters from a Palestinian militia, the Anti-Terror Service (also known as Popular Forces), led by Yasser abu Shabab, which Israel has been arming in Gaza. Clashes in Rafah this week saw Israeli troops intervene to protect Abu Shabab's group, leading to deaths on both sides. This Israeli strategy aims to undermine Hamas but risks escalating internal conflict in Gaza.
Trending- 1 2023-10-07: Hamas's attack in Israel ignites the war; Yasser abu Shabab released from jail
- 2 Recent months: Hamas kills over 50 fighters from Abu Shabab's militia
- 3 Last week: Israeli defence officials acknowledge arming Abu Shabab's group
- 4 This week (Tuesday): Clashes erupt in Rafah; Israeli troops intervene; Israeli air force drone strikes Hamas militants
- 50 Palestinian fighters killed by Hamas
- Clashes between Hamas and Abu Shabab's militia
- Israeli military intervention in internal Palestinian conflict
- Deaths on both Israeli and Palestinian sides
- Increased risk of civil war in Gaza
- Abu Shabab labelled as 'Israeli agent' and 'traitor' by Hamas
- Undermining of Hamas's authority in aid distribution
What: Hamas has killed 50 fighters from the Israeli-armed Palestinian militia led by Yasser abu Shabab, known as the Anti-Terror Service or Popular Forces. Clashes occurred in Rafah, with Israeli troops intervening to protect Abu Shabab's group, resulting in casualties on both sides. An Israeli air force drone strike assisted Abu Shabab's militia. Abu Shabab's group, consisting of over 100 men, operates in eastern Rafah and is involved in guarding aid convoys and redistributing supplies.
When: In recent months, 50 fighters were killed. Clashes erupted early on Tuesday (this week). Israeli defence officials acknowledged arming the group last week. The drone strike occurred this week. Hamas's attack in Israel that ignited the war was on 7 October 2023.
Where: Gaza, Rafah, eastern Rafah, Kerem Shalom crossing, Israel.
Why: Israel is arming Abu Shabab's group to undermine Hamas and provide security for aid trucks. Hamas is targeting Abu Shabab's group because they view them as 'traitors' and collaborators with Israel, and to maintain control.
How: Hamas killed fighters through direct clashes and ambushes. Israel provided arms and direct military intervention (troops, drone strikes) to protect Abu Shabab's militia.