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Netanyahu Admits Arming Gaza Gangs Amid Ongoing Conflict

6/9/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged arming criminal gangs in Gaza as a tactic against Hamas, a move that raises concerns about escalating chaos and insecurity. These gangs, reportedly involved in looting humanitarian aid, operate under Israeli backing. The ongoing conflict has taken a devastating toll, with over 54,000 Palestinian lives lost since October 2023.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged arming criminal gangs in Gaza as a tactic against Hamas, a move that raises concerns about escalating chaos and insecurity. These gangs, reportedly involved in looting humanitarian aid, operate under Israeli backing. The ongoing conflict has taken a devastating toll, with over 54,000 Palestinian lives lost since October 2023.