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Militia leader Abu Shabab’s death deepens Gaza power vacuum as his deputy vows to fight on

Abu Shabab, who headed the Popular Forces militia, died after what Israeli security officials described as a violent internal dispute tied to disagreements over the group’s cooperation with Israel

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 12.04.25

Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab confirmed dead; Israel says he was beaten in internal dispute

Israeli security officials say he was fatally injured after being beaten during a dispute with members of his own group, apparently over its collaboration with Israel

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 12.04.25

Gaza militia leader working with Israel in Rafah killed in shooting

Yasser Abu Shabab, who headed a group calling itself the Popular Forces and had cooperated with Israel for months, shot dead Thursday in an internal dispute, according to Israeli officials

Yossi Yehoshua, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 12.04.25

חוסאם אל-אסטל, עם גברים חמושים ממיליציית אל-מג'אידה בחאן יונס

‘No war, no Hamas, no terrorism’: Militia leader outlines plan for new Gaza governance

A Gaza militia leader told Sky News his group receives Israeli vehicles and ammunition as part of a joint project to replace Hamas rule; using a term echoed by Jared Kushner, he said: 'God willing, we will become the new administration of Gaza — no Hamas, no terrorism'

ynet | 10.25.25

Gaza militia commander tells ynet: 'Hamas is weak — it’s only a matter of time until it falls'

Hossam al-Astal, leader of the al-Majida clan militia in Khan Younis, says he has 'close contacts' with the US and Israel, wants life to return to how it was before October 7 and calls for the hostages’ release and accountability

Einav Halabi | 10.12.25

Senior Israeli security official warns: 'Clans that fought Hamas must not be abandoned'

As the ceasefire deal nears, a senior security source urges Israel to support Gaza armed clans who fight Hamas, warning they must be part of any future arrangement; 'They should manage humanitarian aid near the border,' he added

Yossi Yehoshua | 10.09.25

In Gaza City they claim Israel is trying to recruit clan leaders: 'Death is better than disgrace'

According to Palestinian souces, the Shin Bet has turned to the clans in an attempt to recruit them for local control over areas in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Israeli aid; 'They will not rest until they divide us'; Claims made in an interview with a Saudi newspaper: The goal is not only to weaken Hamas, but 'to eliminate the idea of the Palestinian state'

Einav Halabi | 09.29.25

In Gaza’s Rafah, rebel commander claims war already over—and offers alternative to Hamas

In rare public challenge to Hamas, Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab calls on US and Arab states to back alternative Palestinian governance in eastern Rafah, where his group claims to have restored basic services and civilian safety under Israeli military oversight

Ynetnews | 07.27.25

Gaza militia leader fighting Hamas warns he could face retribution under ceasefire

Yasser Abu Shabab says in interview with UK Sunday Times that Hamas accuses him and other opponents of being traitors and working with Israel; he insists he is providing for Gazans in need from Hamas theft and abuse

Ynet | 07.20.25

יאסר אבו שבאב ממנהיגי המיליציה הפלסטינית החדשה בדרום רצועת עזה

Gaza militia head Abu Shabab in exclusive interview says Hamas is 'vile and despicable' and nearing its end

The Bedouin leader of armed groups fighting Hamas in Gaza says he is cooperating with the Palestinian Authority but not with Israel; provides food aid to Gazans and is wanted by the ruling terror faction for treason and other crimes

Einav Halabi | 07.07.25

Hamas orders Gaza militia leader to surrender over alleged ties to Israel, treason

Yasser Abu Shabab, accused of collaborating with Israel and leading rogue armed group in Rafah, given 10 days to turn himself in as tensions rise between Hamas and breakaway factions amid looting claims and public fallout

Einav Halabi | 07.02.25

Gaza militia, reportedly backed by Israel, claims it ambushed, killed 6 Hamas terrorists

Rafah-based group, led by Yasser Abu Shabab, says it attacked unit responsible for executing suspected collaborators with Israel

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.10.25

רסאן אלדהיני, עיסאם נבאהין, יאסר אבו שבאב

Inside the Gaza militia armed by Israel: A history of terror, ISIS ties and attacks on IDF

‘No Fatahstan’? PA sources say they pay Yasser Abu Shabab, ex-drug trafficker whose men have fired rockets at Israel and have links to ISIS; accused of looting aid, he survived a Hamas hit in Khan Younis; associates claim he enjoys broad support

Einav Halabi | 06.08.25

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