16.07.2025 - 11:12 [ Times of Israel ]

Sources confirm Israel arming Gazan gang to bolster opposition to Hamas

(June 5, 2025)

Abu Shabab claims to be securing humanitarian aid convoys entering Gaza, while some have accused his gang of looting them.

The arming of Abu Shabab was carried out without the approval of Israel’s security cabinet. It was led by Israeli security bodies, and was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to defense sources.