STANDARD
MILITARY
UNVERIFIED
Israeli-backed Gaza militias show limited operational impact against Hamas
Jun 21, 2026 12:30 AM CT
Gaza Strip
Israel,Gaza,Hamas,proxy warfare,post-conflict strategy
Summary
Israeli-backed factions in Gaza are claiming territorial gains but are failing to make significant headway against Hamas, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Israel's strategy to replace Hamas with local militias. Experts suggest these groups lack the capacity to reshape the enclave, indicating a potential strategic miscalculation by Israel in relying on proxy forces for post-conflict stability.
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Groups boast of gains in reshaping the enclave, but experts say they've had almost no impact, and Israelis should be questioning if apparent bid to replace Hamas with gun-toting gangs is a good idea The post Backed and armed by Israel, Gaza militias talk big but make little headway against Hamas ...
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Backing and arming local militias to combat Hamas and reshape Gaza's power structure.