Israel’s plan to arm ISIS-affiliated groups in the Gaza Strip.
According to the Israeli Channel 12 TV, an Israeli security official announced in an interview with the network that if the pilot plan to arm the ISIS-affiliated group in Rafah is successful and Hamas is defeated, the plan will be implemented throughout the Gaza Strip.
This measure is a continuation of the Israeli regime’s continuous efforts and policies to completely occupy Gaza, end Hamas rule, and form a new institution in its place. This is while the Israeli political leaders (regime) explicitly reject any Palestinian sovereignty, including the PA.
This security source confirmed the Israeli regime’s efforts to strengthen the ISIS-affiliated groups in Rafah and claimed that arming them has saved the lives of Israeli soldiers. He added, “The Israeli army (regime) hopes that strengthening this group will lead to the defeat of Hamas and the elimination of this movement from Gaza.”
He also stated that the Israeli regime made several unsuccessful attempts with local tribes in line with this plan until it decided to arm the ISIS-affiliated groups in Rafah.
The security source said, “If the pilot plan to arm this group is successful and leads to the defeat and elimination of Hamas, it will replace this movement.”
According to him, this pilot plan is currently being implemented in areas that are occupied and fully under the control of the Israeli army. He added, “According to this plan, the groups will be placed in a limited area and will have weapons and operational authority.”