News|Israel-Palestine conflictArmed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: InvestigationAl Jazeera documentary identifies Gaza armed groups working with Israeli forces, tracking their movements and training sites.
## Investigation into Armed Groups in Gaza
Investigation into Armed Groups in Gaza
An investigation by Al Jazeera focuses on armed groups in Gaza accused of collaborating with the Israeli military. The report provides details on their movements, training locations, and recruitment processes. This episode of "What is Hidden is Greater," led by journalist Tamer Almisshal, will be broadcast at 9 PM in Doha (18:00 GMT) on Friday. It includes audio and video evidence documenting these activities.
The investigation reveals that these armed groups operate freely within Gaza, particularly behind the "yellow line," an unofficial demarcation zone enforced by the Israeli army. This area spans 1.5-6.5 km (0.9-4 miles) inside Gaza from its eastern boundary with Israel, covering approximately 58% of the enclave.
Accusations have emerged of these groups collaborating with Israeli forces, exploiting areas off-limits to Palestinians under the ceasefire agreement. These allegations have been publicly denied by some of the groups involved.
In June, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the use of local armed groups to combat Hamas, the ruling authority in Gaza. The Popular Forces group, led by Ghassan al-Dahini after the death of its founder Yasser Abu Shabab, is among those implicated. They reportedly assisted in protecting supply shipments to aid centers operated by the Gaza "Humanitarian" Foundation (GHF), an organization criticized for bypassing established humanitarian channels.
An investigation by Al Jazeera focuses on armed groups in Gaza accused of collaborating with the Israeli military.
Hamas has accused the Popular Forces of looting aid intended for Gaza's residents. Clashes between Hamas and these groups have occurred, with accusations of collaboration with Israeli forces.
Another group, the Strike Force Against Terror, led by Hussam al-Astal, is reportedly active in restricted areas in Khan Younis. Al-Astal, a former officer in the Palestinian Authority's security forces, faces accusations of past collaboration with Israel.
These developments highlight ongoing tensions and complexities within Gaza amid the broader conflict.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
