Recent clashes in Gaza have escalated between Hamas and a militia named the Anti-Terror Service, led by Yasser abu Shabab, which has been reported to be armed by Israel. Israeli troops have reportedly intervened to protect Abu Shabab's faction amid rising tensions. Notably, 50 members of Abu Shabab's group have been killed by Hamas, while Israel has conducted airstrikes targeting Hamas militants. The militia claims it has been safeguarding aid convoys and uncovering explosives, even as it has a documented history of engaging in criminal activities.
Hamas has killed over 50 of our volunteers, including relatives of our leader, Yasser, as we guarded aid convoys and redistributed supplies that were otherwise destined for corrupt entities linked to Hamas.
Israeli soldiers had clashed with Hamas members in order to protect Abu Shabab from being killed, which resulted in deaths on both sides.
The Israeli air force drone struck four Hamas militants, described as the first Israeli strike on Gaza intended solely to assist the Abu Shabab militia.
Abu Shabab was languishing in a Hamas-run jail in Gaza on charges of drug trafficking, but managed to leave prison when the conflict broke out.
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