Netanyahu Admits Israel Arming Gaza Clans Against Hamas

Israel's Strategy in Gaza

• 💡 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged that Israel is arming Palestinian clans in Gaza.
• 🎯 This strategy is framed as a means to combat Hamas and save the lives of IDF soldiers.
• 🔑 The clans reportedly operate under Abu Shabbab, a group of around 100 armed men accused of being drug dealers and thieves.

Clan Denials and Accusations

• ⚠️ Palestinians and aid workers accuse Abu Shabbab of hijacking humanitarian aid.
• 💬 The group has posted online claiming they are protecting aid shipments to Israeli-backed distribution centers.
• 🚫 Several clans have issued statements denying any cooperation with Israel and condemning looting.

Political Criticism

• 🗣️ Avidor Lieberman, a political rival, accused Netanyahu of arming Abu Shabbab, suggesting links to Islamic State.
• 🧩 Lieberman claims Netanyahu is building a counterbalance to Hamas by arming a group he describes as a criminal gang that has adopted ISIS ideology.