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Netanyahu does not deny arming ISIS-affiliated group to fight Hamas

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  • Source: Israeli media
  • 5 Jun 2025 14:28
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A former Israeli Security Minister claims Netanyahu authorized arms transfers to an ISIS-affiliated gang in Gaza to fight Hamas without cabinet approval.

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in occupied al-Quds, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (AP)

Former Israeli Security Minister Avigdor Liberman has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of secretly authorizing the transfer of weapons to an armed criminal group affiliated with the terrorist so-called "Islamic State" in Gaza without cabinet approval.

In remarks to the Kan public broadcaster, Liberman, who leads the opposition Yisrael Beytenu party, said the weapons were supplied to a group of militants near the Karem Abu Salem crossing, in an area currently under Israeli military control.

“The Israeli government is giving weapons to a group of criminals and felons, identified with Islamic State, at the direction of the prime minister,” he stated.

“To my knowledge this did not go through approval by the cabinet,” he added.

Abu Shabab clan’s reputation and recent activity

While Liberman did not name the group directly, he appeared to be referencing the Abu Shabab clan, an armed faction in Gaza reportedly opposed to Hamas.

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According to Tel Aviv University researcher Michael Milshtein, the group is known in Gaza for drug trafficking, theft, and looting humanitarian aid convoys.

Footage published online in recent days, including by clan leader Yasser Abu Shabab, shows members wearing military-style uniforms emblazoned with the Palestinian flag and the label “Counter-Terrorism Mechanism.”

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Security establishment kept in the dark?

Liberman added that the head of the Shin Bet is aware of the weapons transfers but questioned the level of involvement or knowledge within the Israeli occupation military.

“I don’t know how much the IDF chief of staff was in on it,” he said, referring to the Israeli military.

Netanyahu's office does not deny Liberman allegations

In response to Liberman’s claims, Netanyahu's office issued a statement defending the government’s multi-pronged approach to defeating Hamas.

“Israel is working to defeat Hamas through various means, based on the recommendations of all the heads of the security establishment,” the statement read.

However, it notably did not deny the allegations raised by Liberman.

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