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Israel's Support for Gaza Gang Risks Civil War

6/8/2025

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Israel's backing of Yasser Abu Shabab's gang in Gaza could ignite a civil war, as the government underestimates the militia's independence. History shows that funding and arming such groups often leads to unforeseen consequences, raising alarms about the potential risks this strategy poses for Israel's stability.

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Israel's backing of Yasser Abu Shabab's gang in Gaza could ignite a civil war, as the government underestimates the militia's independence. History shows that funding and arming such groups often leads to unforeseen consequences, raising alarms about the potential risks this strategy poses for Israel's stability.