The Latest Breaking News from Yasser Abu Shabab

Yasser abu Shabab, leader of Israel-backed militia, killed in Gaza

Death of commander of Popular Forces is blow to Israel’s efforts to confront Hamas through proxy groups

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Inside the Israel-backed militias, rival clans and Hamas factions battling for power in Gaza

IN DEPTH: Anti-Hamas armed groups are now stationed behind Israeli lines in Gaza while clashes between Hamas and other clans rage on, as militants fight over control of the destroyed strip. Bel Trew speaks to some of the actors involved to find out how we got here

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Hamas crackdown in Gaza leaves dozens dead amid power struggle

Hamas's operation in Gaza City over the weekend killed 32 people, targeting a rival clan. Despite the ceasefire with Israel, tensions remain high with multiple skirmishes reported over the past 10 days.

Euronews · Oct 13, 2025

From Gaza prisoner to ‘the Israeli agent’: how rise of Abu Shabab could ignite new phase of war

In email exchange, leader of clan that Israel acknowledges arming blames Hamas for war and for looting of aid trucks

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

Israel backs an anti-Hamas armed group known for looting aid in Gaza. Here's what we know

Israel is supporting armed groups of Palestinians in Gaza in what it says is a move to counter Hamas

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Netanyahu defends arming Palestinian clans accused of ties with jihadist groups

PM says it ‘saves lives of Israeli soldiers’, after accusations government is giving weapons to ‘criminals and felons’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025

Israel accused of arming Palestinian gang who allegedly looted aid in Gaza

Gang ‘of about 100 armed men’ operate in eastern Rafah with tacit approval of IDF in apparent attempt to counter Hamas

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025