Abu Shabab family
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| Abu Shabab family Abu Shabab clan | |
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| Country | Popular Forces administration in the Gaza Strip |
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The Abu Shabab family also called Abu Shabab clan[1][2][3] is a family in the Gaza Strip, which belongs to the Gaza Tarabin tribe of the Tarabin Bedouin tribe.[4][5] The family came into spotlight in 2024, similar to the Soufi family of Shadi Soufi.[6] Yasser Abu Shabab a member of the family established the Popular Forces, a group which is opposed to the Hamas in 2024. Since 2024, the Popular Forces have fought against Hamas.[7][8][9][10]
Political and military activities
[edit]Yasser Abu Shabab established the anti-Hamas organization Popular Forces in 2024, which became active in May 2024.[11] Yasser Abu Shabab became its leader[12] and Fathi Abu Shabab (died in November 2024)[13] and Ibrahim Abu Shabab became member of the group.[14][15] One year later, it was reported that Popular Forces captured there first territory on the 6 May 2025, with that the Popular Forces administration in the Gaza Strip was established,[16][17] which is led by the leader of the Popular Forces, after Yasser Abu Shabab died on 4 December 2025, Ghassan Duhine became on the same day the new leader,[18] however Duhine was already before the death of Yasser Abu Shabab, the de facto leader.[19]
Members
[edit]- Yasser Abu Shabab (1990/1993–2025), Leader of the Popular Forces from 2024 until 2025
- Amna Abu Shabab (born ?), wife of Yasser[20]
- Hassan Abu Shabab (born ?), son of Yasser and Amna[21]
- Fathi Abu Shabab (?–2024), brother of Yasser[22]
- Ibrahim Abu Shabab (?), cousin of Yasser[14]
- Other members, which are unnamed[10][23][24]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Yasser Abu Shabab". ecfr.eu. 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "From Hamas prisoner to militia leader: The Palestinian collaborating with Israel". israelhayom.com. 2025-06-05. Archived from the original on 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Forey, Samuel (8 June 2025). "In Gaza, Israel promotes anti-Hamas militias linked to criminal networks". Le Monde. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Lehmann, Noam (2025-12-06). "Abu Shabab militia appears to confirm reports leader was killed by fellow tribe member". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Shehada, Muhammad (10 June 2025). "The rise of Abu Shabab: Mapping the Gaza militia armed by Israel". The New Arab. Archived from the original on 2026-03-28. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "How gangsters took over Gaza's aid routes". Financial Times. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "Gaza militia confirms killing of its chief Yasser Abu Shabab". The New Arab. Archived from the original on 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Shehada, Muhammad. "Who Is Abu Shabab? Meet the Gaza Gangster that Israel Armed to Counter Hamas". zeteo.com. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "Israeli-backed Palestinian militia leader Shabab killed while trying to resolve family dispute". Le Monde. Archived from the original on 2025-12-24. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- 1 2 "Champion of the people or a traitor? A new force emerges in southern Gaza". CNN. 2025-06-08. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Fabian, Emanuel; Yohanan, Nurit; Freiberg, Nava (5 June 2025). "Israel providing guns to Gaza gang to bolster opposition to Hamas". The Times of Israel.
- ↑ "Anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza Strip - reports". Sky News. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ S. Hajjaj, Tareq; Giacaman, Faris (6 June 2025). "Inside the Hamas unit fighting Israeli-armed gangs that loot aid and facilitate displacement in Gaza". Mondoweiss. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- 1 2 "Yasser Abu Shabab claims captured Gazan land from Hamas". The Jerusalem Post. 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "Inside the Hamas unit fighting Israeli-armed gangs that loot aid and facilitate displacement in Gaza". mondoweiss.net. 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Eichner, Itamar; Halabi, Einav (2025-06-05). "Liberman accuses Netanyahu of arming ISIS-linked militias in Gaza; PM's office offers no denial". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ↑ Fabian, Emanuel; Yohanan, Nurit; Freiberg, Nava (June 5, 2025). "Israel providing guns to Gaza gang to bolster opposition to Hamas". The Times of Israel.
- ↑ "Anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza Strip - reports". Sky News. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Ghassan al-Duhaini, Abu Shabab's successor?". Al Jazeera. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Truzman, Joe (2025-12-06). "Anti-Hamas Popular Forces militia leader killed in Gaza". longwarjournal.org. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "Guns, cash and American aid: Investigation reveals Israel's support for Gaza militia". Sky News. Archived from the original on 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "Inside the Hamas unit fighting Israeli-armed gangs that loot aid and facilitate displacement in Gaza". mondoweiss.net. 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Tondo, Lorenzo (2025-06-05). "Israel accused of arming Palestinian gang who allegedly looted aid in Gaza". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Tondo, Lorenzo; Risheq, Jamal (2025-06-10). "From Gaza prisoner to 'the Israeli agent': how rise of Abu Shabab could ignite new phase of war". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-01.