Gang leader’s death highlights issues in Israel’s Gaza strategy

Two Palestinian analysts assert that the killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of an Israeli-backed militia in Gaza, significantly undermines Israel’s security strategy that relies on irregular armed groups to establish control. Alaa al-Rimawi noted that the Israeli media has expressed concerns over the effectiveness of such militias, which lack discipline and social legitimacy. The incident highlights the fragility of Israel’s militia-centric approach and has caused discomfort within its security establishment. Israel has relied on these groups for intelligence and risky operations, but Abu Shabab’s death raises doubts about their reliability.

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