Anti-Hamas Gaza clans inflict heavy losses, pose 'day after' dilemma for Israel
Since the ceasefire was declared, the clans have helped secure the Yellow Line and the area west of it, while also assisting in locating weapons and terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.
Armed Bedouin clans in the Gaza Strip have engaged Hamas's military wing, inflicting significant casualties and assisting in securing the Yellow Line and locating terrorist infrastructure. A security official stated, "The activity of the anti-Hamas clans is intimate, kept in the shadows, and that is a good thing." However, there are divided opinions within the Israeli security establishment regarding future support for these clans, with some officials warning of risks due to past criminal involvement. The Peace Council, with US backing, advocates for disarming the clans post-conflict, while the Israeli security establishment considers keeping some clans under IDF operational responsibility for protection. This issue is described as a "minefield" that the political echelon is hesitant to address, using it as leverage against both Hamas and the Peace Council.
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