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Israel accused of arming Palestinian gang who allegedly looted aid in Gaza


Gang reportedly consists of about 100 armed men who operate in eastern Rafah with tacit approval of IDF

Israel’s government has been accused of arming a Palestinian criminal gang whose members have allegedly looted humanitarian aid, in an apparent attempt to counter Hamas in Gaza.

Satellite images and videos verified by the Israeli national newspaper Haaretz showed on Thursday that a new Palestinian militia has expanded its presence in southern Gaza, and is operating inside an area under the direct control of the Israel Defense Forces.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/05/israel-accused-of-arming-palestinian-gang-who-allegedly-looted-aid-in-gaza

Author : Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem

Publish date : 2025-06-05 19:39:00

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