Yasser Abu Shabab’s militia is just the latest group to benefit from Israel’s longstanding support for groups that fragment and destabilise Palestinian civil society, writes Talal Abu Rakba.
This is legit the American playbook for destabilizing foreign governments. Empower the strongest groups that oppose that government, offer weapons and training.
I guess it’s better to have this information than not, but I would have assumed it’s happening. If I wanted to take it further, I would accuse them of funding the gangs that give them any reason to shoot into crowds at aid lines. Not that they need motivation.
This is legit the American playbook for destabilizing foreign governments. Empower the strongest groups that oppose that government, offer weapons and training.
I guess it’s better to have this information than not, but I would have assumed it’s happening. If I wanted to take it further, I would accuse them of funding the gangs that give them any reason to shoot into crowds at aid lines. Not that they need motivation.