Israel Uses Terror Groups;
Israel Backs ISIS‑Linked Gaza Militias, Reports Confirm
Tel Aviv:- Israel Uses Terror Groups Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that militias with alleged ISIS links are operating in Gaza with Israel’s backing, reportedly to weaken Hamas’s grip .
⚠️ What’s Going On?
- 491-0Netanyahu admitted that Israel facilitated arms to anti-Hamas clans—some accused of having jihadist or ISIS affiliations—as a strategic move to reduce IDF casualties and fragment Hamas .
- 749-0Known as the “Anti‑Terror Service” or “Popular Forces,” one such clan is allegedly led by Yasser Abu Shabab, whom lawmakers describe as “ISIS‑linked” .
🧨 Evidence of ISIS Connection?
- 942-0Haaretz sources, cited by Lieberman and Netanyahu, suggest salafi‑jihadist ideology and associations with ISIS among these gangs .
- 1144-0Abu Shabab’s own relatives have disowned him, referencing his support for the Israeli occupation and militant views .
🏛️ Opposition & Backlash
- 1290-0Avigdor Lieberman, former defense minister, described the situation as arming criminals with ISIS ties .
- 1472-0NGOs and UN teams have also accused these militias of looting humanitarian aid, further destabilizing Gaza under Israel’s watch .
🌍 What It Means
- 1640-2Humanitarian Fallout – Reports show these militias are involved in looting aid, aggravating Gaza’s crisis .
🔍 Fact Check: Not From Wikimedia
2077-0Despite claims referencing “Wikimedia recording” the ISIS‑Israel link, no such statement appears on Wikipedia. Multiple fact-checks show no official Wikimedia documentation of this claim . 2347-0The real source is Netanyahu’s own confirmation and credible news outlets like Haaretz and The Guardian .


🧭 Bottom Line
Israel has indeed armed anti-Hamas Palestinian gangs in Gaza, including those with alleged ISIS ties. This move, confirmed by Netanyahu himself, is part of a risky strategy to weaken Hamas—but it raises serious ethical, security, and humanitarian concerns.
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