Why it matters:
The public celebrations reflect widespread rejection of internal collaborators used by the Israeli regime in its hybrid war on Gaza — and highlight continued resilience of Palestinian society despite months of aggression.
The big picture:
Palestinian outlets say Abu Shabab had been linked to an Israeli-backed network involved in espionage, fuel smuggling, and manipulating humanitarian shortages for profit.
His killing comes amid the regime’s ongoing attempts to infiltrate Gaza through informant cells aimed at sowing insecurity and weakening social cohesion.
Local resistance groups have repeatedly warned that collaborators will face revolutionary justice.
Go deeper:
Since the regime’s assault on Gaza began in October 2023, Israel has intensified its use of proxy networks and local mercenaries to gather field intelligence.
Resistance officials say the Abu Shabab network contributed to black-market activities and worsening humanitarian pressure on civilians — part of a deliberate Israeli strategy of hybrid warfare.
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