Israeli-Supported Palestinian Militia Leader Killed in Gaza
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Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia, was killed on Wednesday. He died while attempting to resolve a family dispute in Gaza, according to his group.
Abu Shabab led the "Popular Forces." This is one of several armed Palestinian groups that receive Israeli support. They operate in areas of the Gaza Strip that remain under Israeli military control.
The Popular Forces stated that the rival Palestinian faction Hamas was not responsible for the killing. The group emphasized this point in its announcement of Abu Shabab's death.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.