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Ex-Hamas Prisoner Turns Power Broker in Gaza

6/11/2025

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Yasser Abu Shabab, once a Hamas prisoner, now wields significant power in Gaza, overseeing aid routes and commanding the Popular Forces militia. Israeli officials admit to arming his faction to challenge Hamas, sparking fears of civil strife. Disowned by his family as a traitor, he insists his actions are aimed at safeguarding humanitarian aid.

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Yasser Abu Shabab, once a Hamas prisoner, now wields significant power in Gaza, overseeing aid routes and commanding the Popular Forces militia. Israeli officials admit to arming his faction to challenge Hamas, sparking fears of civil strife. Disowned by his family as a traitor, he insists his actions are aimed at safeguarding humanitarian aid.