The Abu Shabab militia in Gaza, which Israel armed to create an alternative to Hamas, told ynet that it welcomes the agreement reached and the end of the war. However, the militia clarified that its members are staying in their territory in the Rafah area and will continue to defend their lands, with no intention of leaving the Gaza Strip. Additionally, militia members presented their vision for Gaza's future: "To be a safe place with a future and hope for the new generation, without terrorist organizations, without unnecessary weapons and without wars."