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Israel Grants Abu Shabab Control Over Gaza Reconstruction

11/13/2025

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Israel has authorized the Abu Shabab militia to oversee reconstruction in Rafah, Gaza.
The militia has cooperated with Israeli forces since the Gaza war began and secures reconstruction sites.
There were conflicting reports of a meeting between Yasser Abu Shabab, militia leader, and United States officials, which the State Department denied.
Israeli officials denied any deal to grant Hamas fighters safe passage in exchange for disarmament.

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Story summary

Israel has authorized the Abu Shabab militia to oversee reconstruction in Rafah, Gaza.
The militia has cooperated with Israeli forces since the Gaza war began and secures reconstruction sites.
There were conflicting reports of a meeting between Yasser Abu Shabab, militia leader, and United States officials, which the State Department denied.
Israeli officials denied any deal to grant Hamas fighters safe passage in exchange for disarmament.