In a move that has ignited both debate and a glimmer of a new strategy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel is providing arms to a clan within the Gaza Strip to challenge Hamas. The BBC reported Thursday on Netanyahu’s remarks, which corroborate earlier Israeli media accounts of weapons being supplied to the Abu Shabab clan, led by Yasser Abu Shabab.

The unprecedented decision comes as peace talks between Hamas and Israel remain stalled, and international pressure mounts on Netanyahu to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

While some Israeli politicians have voiced strong opposition, accusing the Prime Minister of jeopardizing Israeli lives, Netanyahu staunchly defended the move, asserting, “What’s wrong with this? It only saves the lives of Israeli soldiers.

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