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Powerful Israel-backed clan leader who fought Hamas murdered in Gaza

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyDecember 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Powerful Israel-backed clan leader who fought Hamas murdered in Gaza
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Yasser Abu Shabab, a powerful clan leader in Rafah, Gaza, who allegedly cooperated with Israel against Hamas, has been murdered. Abu Shabab led the "Popular Forces" militia, which formed after the IDF entered Rafah in early 2024 and helped protect civilians and distribute aid. Analysts suggest Hamas viewed these militias as a threat. Reports indicate Abu Shabab was initially wounded in a clan-related confrontation and later died in an Israeli hospital. His group has vowed to continue fighting Hamas. Abu Shabab had previously stated his intent to fight Hamas until its complete elimination from Gaza.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Hamas ×560% Gaza Strip ×470% Israel ×380% Yasser Abu Shabab ×5100%

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abu shabab 90% anti-hamas clan 90% hamas 80% gaza 80% israel 70% rafah 60% militia 60% rival clans 50% governance 40%

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Fox News - World
Political Lean
Center-Right (0.50)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Gaza Strip

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