Netanyahu Arming ISIS-Aligned Jihadis In Gaza, Israeli Defense Sources Confirm


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Key Points Made Easy:
1️⃣ What Happened?

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly supplying weapons to an ISIS-linked group in Gaza (called the Abu Shabab clan) to weaken Hamas, according to unnamed Israeli defense officials.
  • Netanyahu admitted Israel is “supporting clans opposed to Hamas” but hasn’t confirmed ISIS ties. Critics say he bypassed official government approval for this move.

2️⃣ Why Is This Controversial?

  • History Repeats Itself:
    • Netanyahu previously backed Hamas (a group Israel now fights) to block peace talks for a Palestinian state. In 2019, he said: “Supporting Hamas stops Palestine from uniting.”
    • In 2016, Israel aided an Al Qaeda-linked group in Syria. Officials argued, “They haven’t attacked us… yet.”
  • New Allies, Same Risks:
    • The Abu Shabab clan is accused of looting aid meant for Gaza civilians. Hamas recently killed members of this group, accusing them of helping Israeli forces.
    • Critics warn: Arming extremists today could backfire tomorrow.

3️⃣ Who Are the Abu Shabab Clan?

  • A mix of criminals and Salafi jihadists (ultra-conservative Muslims who support ISIS).
  • Their leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, claims they “try not to steal kids’ aid” but doesn’t deny theft accusations.
  • They operate near Israel’s Kerem Shalom border crossing, wearing uniforms labeled “Counter-Terrorism Mechanism.”

4️⃣ Backlash in Israel

  • Opposition leaders call this reckless:
    • Avigdor Lieberman (ex-defense minister): “These weapons will eventually be used against us.”
    • Yair Golan (opposition party leader): “Netanyahu’s ‘Hamas was an asset’ idea failed. Now he’s arming ISIS supporters!”

5️⃣ The Bigger Picture

  • Netanyahu’s Strategy: Weaken Hamas by supporting rival groups, even extremists. Critics call this short-sighted.
  • Hypocrisy Alert? Netanyahu condemns Hamas for “stealing aid” but supports a clan accused of the same.

Why Should You Care?

  • Cycle of Violence: Helping enemies of enemies often creates new threats (e.g., U.S. support for Afghan rebels led to Al Qaeda).
  • Question for Readers: If “the enemy of your enemy is your enemy,” what does that make Netanyahu to countries like the U.S.?

Bottom Line: Experts warn: Arming extremists to fight other extremists is like using gasoline to put out a fire.

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