Netanyahu Claims Israel Activated Palestinian Clans in Gaza Opposed to Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister's Announcement

• 🇮🇱 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has activated certain Palestinian clans within Gaza.
• ⚠️ This action was reportedly taken on the advice of security officials, with the stated goal of saving the lives of Israeli soldiers.
• 📣 These are the first public comments from Netanyahu acknowledging Israeli backing of armed Palestinian groups inside Gaza.

Role and Background of the Clans

• 🗺️ These clans have historically controlled parts of Gaza.
• 🚨 Aid workers and Palestinians have accused some clans of looting aid shipments.
• ⚔️ There have been past clashes and tensions between these clans and Hamas.

Clan Leader's Statement and Aid Worker Observations

• 🗣️ Yaser Abu Shabbab, a clan leader, stated via his media office that his people operate within Israeli-controlled areas only for humanitarian purposes.
• 👀 Aid workers have observed Abu Shabbab's people and members of other clans in areas controlled by the Israeli military.
• 🤝 Aid workers reported past conversations with some clans about stopping looting, with agreements seemingly reached, but the looting continued.