Gaza militias may pose post-war challenges
An Israeli researcher and former officer in the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) warned that the Palestinian militias supported by Israel in the Gaza Strip could transform from military tools into security and legal burdens after the war ends, especially if they continue to act outside of control and lack popular legitimacy. He explained that Israel's support for these groups since 2025 grants them short-term operational gains against Hamas, but also poses risks of losing control over them and developing criminal behaviors. He pointed out that experiences like the "Village Links" initiative in the West Bank have ended with the loss of influence after being discredited publicly. He called for the need to impose restrictions on these groups and determine their future once Israeli support diminishes, in order to avoid problems similar to the outcomes faced by previous local forces that paid a negative price.
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