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07-06-2025
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Netanyahu’s Gaza Tactics Spark Political Backlash

Date: 07-06-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 3
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Summary

A series of developments in Israel’s war and governance have intensified domestic and international controversy around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy in Gaza. Netanyahu confirmed arming Gaza clans opposed to Hamas, a move he defends as protecting Israeli soldiers but which opposition leaders warn could empower hostile militias and backfire. Parallel disputes over aid delivery pit Israel and the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation against the UN amid allegations of Hamas diversion and efforts to bypass its control. Domestically, the governing coalition is straining over ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions, raising the prospect of early elections as polls show Netanyahu’s bloc weakening. In the shadow of these disputes, Israel recovered the bodies of two hostages taken on Oct. 7, renewing pressure for a comprehensive deal to bring all hostages home.

Key Points

  • Netanyahu confirms arming Gaza clans to fight Hamas, drawing sharp criticism and security concerns about militias turning against Israel.
  • Israel and the U.S. defend the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation against UN push for control, citing past aid diversion by Hamas.
  • Hamas warns it will treat any armed Gaza militias as Israeli soldiers, while clan leaders deny receiving Israeli weapons.
  • Coalition instability over ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions heightens risk of early elections that could weaken Netanyahu’s bloc.
  • Recovery of two Oct. 7 hostages’ bodies underscores urgency for a deal to return all remaining captives.

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Netanyahu confirms Israel arming clans opposed to Hamas in GazaBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

07-06-2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel is arming Gaza clans opposed to Hamas, following reports that weapons were supplied to a group led by Yasser Abu Shabab in Rafah. Netanyahu defended the move as saving Israeli soldiers’ lives, though critics say publicizing it aids Hamas. Opposition figures, including Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan, condemned the policy as dangerous and unauthorized, alleging the clan is criminal and linked to extremist elements. Israeli defense sources reportedly confirmed the transfer of Kalashnikov rifles, some seized from Hamas, while Abu Shabab denied receiving Israeli arms. The move comes amid severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza and has sparked a political backlash in Israel.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza clans, Hamas, Yasser Abu Shabab, Rafah • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Opponents say Netanyahu's decision to arm "clans in Gaza" to help fight Hamas will come back to haunt Israel - CBS News

07-06-2025

Israeli opposition figures criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he acknowledged enabling Gaza clans opposed to Hamas, allegedly including the Popular Forces of Palestine led by Yasser Abu Shabab, to help fight Hamas. Avigdor Liberman likened the group to ISIS and warned the weapons could later be used against Israel, saying oversight is unclear. Yair Lapid argued the move repeats past mistakes of empowering hostile actors, predicting the arms will endanger Israeli soldiers and civilians. Abu Shabab denied receiving Israeli weapons, while Hamas threatened to treat any such militias as Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu defended the policy as a measure to save Israeli lives on security officials’ advice.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza clans, Hamas, Popular Forces of Palestine, Yasser Abu Shabab • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique

Israel defends Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as UN pushes to control aid | Fox News

07-06-2025

The U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is facing criticism and security incidents as it distributes aid in Gaza, with Israel accusing Hamas of trying to sabotage the effort through misinformation to prevent aid from bypassing the group. The UN has pushed to control aid delivery, drawing pushback from Israel and U.S. officials who argue past UN-led methods enabled Hamas diversion. The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and unrestricted aid, citing concerns about Hamas enrichment and endorsing support for GHF. Israel also accused the UN of penalizing NGOs cooperating with GHF by removing them from a key aid database. After briefly pausing to enhance security, GHF resumed distributions.
Entities: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Israel, Hamas, United Nations (UN), U.S. Security Council veto • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Israel faces possible early elections as Netanyahu coalition teeters | Fox News

07-06-2025

Israel’s governing coalition is at risk of collapse over a standoff on ultra-Orthodox military draft exemptions. The Council of Torah Scholars directed Agudat Yisrael to submit a bill to dissolve the Knesset, and the opposition’s dissolution motion is set for a June 11 vote. The Supreme Court struck down the exemptions in March, and amid the Gaza war and troop shortages, public pressure to end them has surged. If ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism quit, Netanyahu could lose his majority. Polls suggest his bloc would likely lose new elections, with Naftali Bennett’s new party projected to outperform Likud. Netanyahu aims to delay elections to 2025, but early elections could be triggered if defections occur.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset, Supreme Court of Israel, Shas, United Torah Judaism • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Israel recovers bodies of two hostages abducted in Oct. 7 Hamas attack | Fox News

07-06-2025

Israel recovered the bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judy Weinstein-Haggai, a couple in their early 70s abducted during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, in an operation by the IDF and Shin Bet. The couple, from Kibbutz Nir Oz, were confirmed killed in December 2023. Their remains were identified and families notified. Israeli leaders offered condolences, and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged a deal to return all remaining hostages—alive for rehabilitation and deceased for burial—calling a grave a basic human right.
Entities: Israel, Gadi Haggai, Judy Weinstein-Haggai, Hamas, IDF • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform