Gaza’s Enemy Within: Yassir Abu Shabab and the Militia Backed by Israel

International News: Gaza bleeds not just from Israeli bombs but from betrayal within. In a stunning twist, Hamas accuses Yassir Abu Shabab—once jailed for drug trafficking—of running an Israeli-backed militia. The battleground is now soaked in blood, trust, and deception. Gaza's scars deepen—not only from Israeli airstrikes but from the betrayal that now festers within its own streets. In the heart of this chaos stands Yassir Abu Shabab, once a petty convict, now branded as a “Zionist pawn.” According to Hamas, over 50 members of his militia have been executed for conspiring with Israel. From a prison cell to the battlefield, Yassir’s transformation into a warlord has stunned even Gaza's hardest fighters. He is no longer just a name whispered in fear—he is the symbol of a growing rot inside.

Eyewitnesses say his gang operates in the shadows, coordinating with Israeli drones and receiving arms and funding from Tel Aviv. Streets once filled with resistance slogans now echo with curses aimed at “the Jewish agent within.”

From Prisoner to Puppet Master

Yassir was behind bars during the October 7 Hamas onslaught on Israel. Yet, as the war erupted, he mysteriously vanished from prison. Within weeks, he emerged with his own armed outfit—the Anti-Terror Service—a group allegedly bankrolled by Israel. This militia quickly claimed control over certain Rafah corridors, claiming to protect aid convoys. But according to Hamas and local civilians, this was a cover. Behind the convoy escorts were smuggling operations, targeted assassinations, and surveillance support for the IDF. The streets of Rafah now boil with paranoia. Hamas foot soldiers speak of GPS-tagged raids, ambushed patrols, and sudden Israeli airstrikes—all tracing back to Yassir’s coordinates.

Tuesday Bloodbath: Allies Turned Enemies

This week's confrontation in Rafah marked a boiling point. Hamas’ elite Arrow Unit launched a strike against Yassir’s forces. In return, Israeli drones bombarded Hamas positions to shield him. Reports confirm at least 6 Hamas fighters and 4 from Yassir's gang were killed. Israeli broadcaster i24 revealed that the IDF directly intervened to prevent Yassir’s capture or execution. The Gaza resistance is now split, and civilians are caught in the crossfire. While some question Hamas’ crackdown, the overwhelming mood is fury. The betrayal isn’t strategic—it’s personal.

"We Were Just Helping": Yassir's Defence Falls Flat

Yassir’s militia claims innocence, stating their mission was to protect humanitarian routes and defuse explosives. But Gaza’s streets aren’t buying it. Social media reels flood with images of Shabab tagged “Traitor of Gaza” and “Netanyahu’s Man.” His narrative collapses under the weight of eyewitnesses and intercepted communications. He isn’t seen as a rogue leader—he’s seen as the enemy’s inside man.

Israel’s Silent War: Fueling Gaza’s Collapse

Experts warn this internal rift is no accident. Israeli military intelligence sees opportunity in division. Sources admit weapons and logistical support to factions like Yassir’s are part of a larger strategy—cripple Hamas not from air, but from inside.The fear now? Gaza might not fall to bombs, but to civil war. A conflict once united by resistance now finds itself tearing apart by suspicion, revenge, and calculated betrayal.