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Hamas Arms Gaza Clans to Counter Israel-Backed Militias

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 11, 2026

What happened

Hamas is covertly arming clans in the Gaza Strip, according to a Thursday report on Kan News, in an effort to counter Israeli-backed militias. Palestinian sources said the weapons are being supplied in northern Gaza and near the yellow line, with Hamas aiming to limit the militias’ expansion and maintain order in areas under its control.

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Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Hamas Arms Gaza Clans to Counter Israel-Backed Militias
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Hamas Arms Five Clans in Gaza to Counter Israel-Linked Militias

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