The head of an anti-Hamas faction in Gaza, Yasser Abu Shabab, has reportedly been killed, posing a setback to Israeli efforts to support local clans against Hamas. Known for leading the Popular Forces, Abu Shabab’s death is viewed as a victory for Hamas, which had labeled him a collaborator. His group was active in Rafah, an area plagued by violence, and had sought to establish its own governance. The circumstances of his death remain unclear, with conflicting reports about his injuries and hospital admission.
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