Yasser Abu Shabab, formerly imprisoned in Gaza, has become a prominent leader of an armed group called the Anti-Terror Service, backed by Israeli defense officials. His clan operates in Rafah and has been accused of looting aid trucks while simultaneously claiming to provide security for humanitarian efforts. Critics warn that the rise of this group, seen by some as Israeli-backed, could lead to increased tensions and potential civil unrest within Gaza. Moreover, the situation complicates the humanitarian landscape amid ongoing conflicts and allegations of corruption in aid distribution.
My activities are humanitarian and it's for my people only, Abu Shabab said. We are providing security in areas controlled by our national forces and providing support to aid trucks.
Theft of aid since the beginning of the war has been carried out by criminal gangs, under the watch of Israeli forces, and they were allowed to operate in proximity to the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Critics have warned that the Israeli-backed criminal gang could push Gaza to the brink of civil war, raising significant concerns among the population.
Israeli defence officials acknowledged they had begun arming a clan that calls itself the Anti-Terror Service, aimed at reducing military casualties and undermining Hamas.
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