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Netanyahu Says Israel Has 'Activated' some Palestinian Clans in the Fight Against Hamas
- On June 6, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Israel had activated some Palestinian clans in Gaza to oppose Hamas amid the ongoing conflict.
- This strategy arose after Hamas weakened due to sustained Israeli military pressure, renewing earlier plans to support armed clans to disrupt Hamas control.
- The plan, proposed by a Shin Bet operative and approved by senior officials, included discreet weapons aid to clans, aiming to secure humanitarian aid routes and undermine Hamas dominance.
- The armed clans, particularly led by Yasser Abu Shabab, operate mainly in southern Gaza under Israeli oversight, but face accusations of aid looting and criminality, drawing criticism from Israeli opposition and humanitarian groups.
- Despite tensions and criticism, Israeli officials consider this approach vital for weakening Hamas's grip and protecting Israeli soldiers, though some security sources warn of long-term risks from arming such groups.
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Israel 'operated clans' in Gaza, Netanyahu says, after being accused of arming Palestinian militias
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has "operated clans" in Gaza in a video published on social media Thursday after an opposition leader accused him of arming Palestinian militias in order to bolster opposition to Hamas.
Netanyahu's Gaza Gambit: Arming A "Clan" To Combat Hamas Sparks Controversy And Hope
In a move that has ignited both debate and a glimmer of a new strategy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel is providing arms to a clan within the Gaza Strip to challenge Hamas. The BBC reported Thursday on Netanyahu’s remarks, which corroborate earlier Israeli media accounts of weapons being supplied to […] Netanyahu’s Gaza Gambit: Arming A “Clan” To Combat Hamas Sparks Controversy And Hope
Israel is arming criminal clans in the Gaza Strip to weaken Hamas. Observers warn of serious consequences. Some are reminded of the naughty memories of the days before October 7th.
Israel is promoting local militias in the Gaza Strip in the fight against Hamas. Head of government Netanyahu has confirmed these reports - but does not share the excitement. Rather, the action is completely normal. By Jan-Christoph Kitzler.
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