Armed Groups Opposed to Hamas Discuss Role in Gaza Peace Plan

Urgent concerns have arisen regarding various armed groups in Gaza that have emerged to combat Hamas, including family-based factions and militias like the Popular Forces led by Yasser Abu Shabab, and the Counter-Terrorism Strike Force led by Hossam al-Astal. Some of these groups receive support from Israel and are believed to be receiving covert assistance from the Palestinian Authority. Despite their growing influence, these militias have not been officially recognized in U.S. peace plans for Gaza, leading to criticism from locals who view them as dangerous and unethical. Gazans express dissatisfaction with the rise of these fragmented groups, fearing they may exacerbate the ongoing conflict.

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