Israeli Army Radio reports new details on Israel’s cooperation with the ISIS-linked "Yasser Abu Shabab" militia based in Gaza:
– Israel has transferred weapons to members of the militia, many of which were confiscated from Hamas or seized in the Strip, primarily Kalashnikov rifles.
– The militia operates mainly in the Rafah area, which the Israeli army has occupied and cleared. Abu Shabab’s men are now active there.
– The militia’s tasks include preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza and fighting Hamas.
– This initiative was developed in coordination with security agencies and presented to the political echelon, which approved the plan. According to informed sources, the decision did not require cabinet approval.
– The ISIS-linked Yasser Abu Shabab militia is currently the only group Israel is cooperating with. No other factions in Gaza are engaged in similar collaboration.