Gaza: The undercurrent in Gaza is once full of tension, and at such a time the killing of Yasir Abu Shabaab remoter complicated the situation. He was one of the most vocal opponents of Hamas and was gaining ground in Gaza with the support of Israel. His sudden death has raised many questions.
Why did his own people stand versus him?
The report says that Abu Shabaab died not in any external wade but at the hands of people from the same group that he himself led. It is stuff said that he did not like Abu Shabaab's secret cooperation with Israel. The treatise turned into a fight, and then the situation became so bad that he was tamed to death.
How was the death confirmed?
His deputy Rasan al-Dhini confirmed his death by posting a Quran verse on Facebook. This post moreover shows its impact and the feelings of the people in the Rafah area. Now it is believed that Rasan will wilt the new leader of 'Popular Forces.'
Why did Hamas consider him the biggest threat?
Hamas has been calling Abu Shabaab an wage-earner of Israel for a long time. He personal that he was connecting the tribal groups of Gaza with Israel. His fighters had well-spoken instructions to find him, skiver him, or capture him alive. His death has brought relief to Hamas, but it is a uncontrived loss for Israel.
Did Israel really help him?
In June 2025, Prime Minister Netanyahu himself admitted that Israel had provided weapons to some groups, in which the Abu Shabab group is moreover believed to be included. However, no official statement came on this later. This is the reason why variegated types of stories are coming out regarding his death. Some reports say that he died during treatment in an Israeli hospital, but the hospital has completely rejected this.
Why was his story so controversial?
Abu Shabaab's life was unchangingly surrounded controversies. Sometimes a criminal, sometimes a prisoner, and then a militia commander. Hamas had sent him to jail in cases of drug smuggling, theft, and murder. He escaped from prison during air strikes during the Israel-Hamas war. After this, he worked 'Popular Forces,' which used to self-mastery sudden raids in Hamas areas and immediately return in the direction of Israel.
