A prominent militia leader in Gaza's Rafah, Yasser Abu Shabab, has publicly declared that the war in his area is over and claims his forces have expelled Hamas from parts of eastern Rafah. Abu Shabab is calling for US and Arab support for an alternative Palestinian leadership, directly challenging Hamas's authority. He suggests Hamas should negotiate the release of hostages in exchange for safe passage out of Gaza. The Wall Street Journal's coverage of Abu Shabab has sparked controversy, with critics accusing it of promoting an Israeli-backed warlord linked to aid theft and collaboration with Israeli operations. This development signals a potential shift in Gaza's internal power dynamics as some Gazans express disillusionment with Hamas.
היה הראשון לענות דיון כללי זה.
