Jasser Abu Shabab
Jasser Abu Shabab is a 35-year-old Palestinian drug smuggler known for his controversial alliances, including past cooperation with the Islamic State despite ideological differences. Recently, he has emerged as a significant figure in Gaza's power vacuum, allegedly receiving arms from Israel to lead his gang, referred to as 'Popular Forces', which positions itself as an anti-Hamas unit. Abu Shabab operates in Rafah and has been implicated in the looting of humanitarian aid deliveries, while boasting of his military capabilities and Israeli support.
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Jasser Abu Shabab is identified as the leader of a clan that opposes Hamas in Rafah, Southern Gaza.
Hamas kostaa tulitauon avulla palestiinalaisille vihollisilleen, tappanut yli 30 ihmistä tulitauon aikana
Finland· 2025-10-14
Jasser Abu Shabab is a Palestinian drug smuggler who has collaborated with the Islamic State in the past and is currently seen as a collaborator with the Israeli army.
Israel arbeitet in Gaza mit kriminellen Clans zusammen
Switzerland· 2025-07-20
