Leader of Israeli-Backed Gaza Aid Looting Network, Yasser Abu Shabab, Disowned by Family
“His blood is forfeit,” the statement said. “We will not allow one man to stain the legacy of our family, which has long stood with the Palestinian people and their struggle for freedom.”
Gaza (Quds News Network)- The prominent Abu Shabab family in Gaza announced their complete disavowal of Yasser Abu Shabab, their relative, for collaborating with Israel and leading an armed group involved in looting humanitarian aid in Rafah.
The statement, issued by the elders and leaders of Abu Shabab family, described the move as a painful but necessary decision. It comes after growing evidence of Yasser’s role in Israeli-backed operations during the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
“At first, we supported Yasser morally,” the family said. “He claimed he was helping deliver humanitarian aid independently. But then trusted young men close to him shared shocking details.”
The family revealed that they confronted Yasser privately, demanding full clarity. He showed them video clips that he claimed proved his work was purely humanitarian. However, their doubts deepened when Palestinian resistance factions released today footage showing his group engaging in Israeli covert operations. Some of these videos show Yasser’s men working in disguise alongside Israeli undercover units targeting Palestinians in Rafah.
“This was the final blow,” the family said. “We can no longer remain silent. We declare our total disownment of Yasser Abu Shabab and any family members who work with him.”
The statement accuses Yasser of manipulating his relatives and dishonoring the family’s proud history of resistance. The family vowed to hold him accountable using all means necessary. They also warned others involved in his operations to immediately abandon him or face “unforgiving consequences.”
“His blood is forfeit,” the statement said. “We will not allow one man to stain the legacy of our family, which has long stood with the Palestinian people and their struggle for freedom.”
The family also left a narrow door open for reconciliation: they said Yasser could return to the family only if he publicly repents, hands himself over to the elders, and accepts traditional tribal justice.
The announcement comes amid growing outrage in Gaza over individuals exploiting the chaos, created by Israel’s targeting of security forces. Such collaboration is seen as a betrayal of the community’s suffering under Israel’s ongoing siege, which has displaced over 1.7 million people and killed more than 36,000 since October 7, 2023.
Yasser Abu Shabab had also faced accusations of deeper criminal ties. He has past links to ISIS networks in the region. In addition, he was involved in drug trafficking operations, further fueling outrage and mistrust toward him.
