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Footage emerging from Gaza City reveals the execution of three men accused of being Israeli collaborators. The grim scene unfolded outside Shifa hospital, as part of an intense Israeli ground offensive. The video shows masked men executing the individuals while a crowd praises Hamas's Qassam Brigades.

 

This rare video capture highlights a disturbing event in a city already under siege. The executions were reportedly conducted by the "Joint Operations Room of the Palestinian resistance". Similar acts of violence have occurred before, sparking concerns about the use of brutality by Hamas on dissenters. Reports earlier this year detailed execution instances related to aid looting.

 

In the footage, one man identifies Yasser Abu Shabab as a "major collaborator". His clan, allegedly armed by Israel, has opposed Hamas in Rafah. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed arming clans in July, though Abu Shabab refuted claims of receiving such support. The situation underscores a fractious power struggle in Gaza, with opposing groups gaining momentum.

 

Israeli forces continue operations in Gaza City, claiming to dismantle Hamas infrastructure. The aim is to free hostages and confront an estimated 3,000 fighters. However, the military offensive, compounded by a severe humanitarian crisis, has drawn international criticism, highlighting the dire circumstances for about one million residents.

 

The conflict intensified after Hamas's attack on southern Israel in October 2023. The ongoing violence has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 65,344 reported deaths in Gaza. The situation remains dire, with humanitarian conditions worsening and populations displaced amid escalating military engagements.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

1. Footage shows executions of alleged Israeli collaborators in Gaza.
2. Yasser Abu Shabab, a notable figure, was specifically targeted.
3. The conflict has resulted in high casualties and critical humanitarian issues.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-23

 

 

Why would anyone be shocked by Hamas publicly executing dissenters?

 

Seems perfectly in keeping with their vicious behaviour. 

People collaborating with the enemy in times of war is nothing new, nor is the execution of looters in cities under siege.

 

 

 

33 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

People collaborating with the enemy in times of war is nothing new, nor is the execution of looters in cities under siege.

 

There is no evidence that they were collaborators.  Hamas calls anyone who  seeks medical care or food assistance from the Israelis a collaborator. Hamas used collaboration accusations to murder and expel hundreds of  the PLA fatah members.

14 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

There is no evidence that they were collaborators.  Hamas calls anyone who  seeks medical care or food assistance from the Israelis a collaborator. Hamas used collaboration accusations to murder and expel hundreds of  the PLA fatah members.

Link?

10 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Link?

 

The war between Fatah, a part of  the Palestine Authority that rules the palestine Territories and Hamas, aka Muslim Brotherhood, is well known and documented. Hamas has been  kidnapping and torturing and murdering Fatah members  using collaboration as the excuse for the past 20 years.  They also do this with the factions and clans that they are in dispute with to. Nothing convinces  their supporters and western enablers like you better than  tossing out the term collaborator.  You could have easily done a  Google inquiry and found stories like these;

 

Hamas executes suspected Fatah traitors in Gaza -Fatah officials say 19 members killed in Gaza, many tortured

https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/hamas-executes-suspected-fatah-traitors-in-gaza-3175208.php

 

Hamas executed 23 Palestinians under cover of Gaza conflict, says Amnesty  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/27/hamas-executed-palestinians-under-cover-gaza-conflict-amnesty

 

Hamas gunmen hunt down Fatah rivals in Gaza Strip  https://www.reuters.com/article/economy/hamas-gunmen-hunt-down-fatah-rivals-in-gaza-strip-idUSL14749263/

 

Hamas rounds up Fatah members  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2007/11/14/hamas-rounds-up-fatah-members

 

You have no idea that the  3  executed Arabs were collaborators, but you readily accept the story. Worse is the double standard you  show. If Israel had done this you would be screaming war crime, genocide   blah blah, blah. However, it's Hamas so apparently they get a pass on this.  Really impressive. Can't wait for your empty words now of how you condemn violence and  excuse the murders because Hamas  is in a difficult spot.

 

11 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

People collaborating with the enemy in times of war is nothing new, nor is the execution of looters in cities under siege.

 

 

   So you would have no complaints if the IDF executed looters in the street in Gaza ?

22 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Why would anyone be shocked by Hamas publicly executing dissenters?

 

Seems perfectly in keeping with their vicious behaviour. 

Which they learnt from IDF 

Public Executions Shock Gaza Amid Tense Conflict

 

Really ? Those 3 against what now 30.000 civilians by the IDF ?

If they were collaborators , it's a justified execution.

7 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Public Executions Shock Gaza Amid Tense Conflict

 

Really ? Those 3 against what now 30.000 civilians by the IDF ?

If they were collaborators , it's a justified execution.

Sounds like you wouldnt mind a couple of these people as your neighbors then. No need to virtue signal from your home in europe, the middle east is coming to you

13 minutes ago, angryguy said:

Sounds like you wouldnt mind a couple of these people as your neighbors then. No need to virtue signal from your home in europe, the middle east is coming to you

Where do I state that , angry  guy ?

My home in europe ??

I would not be on this stupid forum if I was in europe.

Nearly 18 years here in thailand.

 

But you are right , the middle east has been coming to europe

as well as a lot of others.

Maybe Hamas was celebrating the recognition of a Palestinian state by various European countries.  

 

In truth, Hamas' control over the people of Gaza is declining and it has to make an example of those not considered sufficiently subservient.  Many different clans and splinter groups exist among the Palestinians, whether in Gaza, the West Bank or other countries.  They often clash with each other.  In Gaza, Hamas will go after any individual or group it considers a threat to its hold over Gaza.

 

 

23 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

People collaborating with the enemy in times of war is nothing new, nor is the execution of looters in cities under siege.

 

Innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

Public Executions Shock Gaza Amid Tense Conflict

 

Really ? Those 3 against what now 30.000 civilians by the IDF ?

If they were collaborators , it's a justified execution.

And if they were not?

Why no burden of proof on Hamas to prove their claims?

So now that you   support the killing of collaborators, then you will demand that Israel execute Israeli citizens who aid and abet people who attack Israel. That would require the execution of hundreds of Israeli Arabs.

23 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

People collaborating with the enemy in times of war is nothing new, nor is the execution of looters in cities under siege.

 

 

 

and neither is the death of innocent civilians.     there were plenty in WW2 and in every other war yet strangely no hysterical cries of genocide from lefties  Not much mention of Fascists or Nazis in the old war films either

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1 hour ago, koolkarl said:

And many western countries now want to give these animals their own country. 

and , presumably , expect their own citizens to fund its rebuilding

23 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

People collaborating with the enemy in times of war is nothing new, nor is the execution of looters in cities under siege.

 

 

 

its not normally carried out in public , outside a hospital, or by terrorists though is it?  Although I'm sure you will attempt to justify it

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Which they learnt from IDF 

Rubbish, and you know it.

2 hours ago, FlorC said:

Where do I state that , angry  guy ?

My home in europe ??

I would not be on this stupid forum if I was in europe.

Nearly 18 years here in thailand.

 

But you are right , the middle east has been coming to europe

as well as a lot of others.

Personally I find this  forum interesting, informative, and occasionally funny. You describe it as stupid so I suggest you stay away.

On 9/23/2025 at 10:47 AM, Patong2021 said:

 

There is no evidence that they were collaborators.  Hamas calls anyone who  seeks medical care or food assistance from the Israelis a collaborator. Hamas used collaboration accusations to murder and expel hundreds of  the PLA fatah members.

Maybe Hamas reads the newpaper. Yasser Abu Shabab was an agent of the IDF. His gang looted aid trucks in a Rafah area under IDF control. The looting (ascribed to Hamas) was the supposed justification for blocking aid to Gaza and the creation of GHF. Several months ago the Wall Street Journal reported that he was promoting himself, that his group would organize an enclave on tribal land near Rafah to "protect" up to 800,000 people who would be screened to keep out Hamas. Here is the propaganda in the opinion section of WSJ:

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/gazans-are-finished-with-hamas-commander-popular-forces-5d9a6345

 

Reporting about the looting associated with Yasser Abu Shabab as well as killing of people seeking aid from Gaza "Humanitarian" Foundation:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/05/israel-accused-of-arming-palestinian-gang-who-allegedly-looted-aid-in-gaza

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/gaza-aid-looting-gangs-yasser-abu-shabab-israel-netanyahu-hamas/105501926

https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/6755/Israel-recruits-local-gangs-and-foreign-mercenaries,-turning-aid-distribution-centres-into-mass-slaughterhouse

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/6/8/the-real-reason-why-israel-is-arming-gangs-in-gaza

 

No wonder he was executed.

 

Also to be noted is this:

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/hamas-out-arab-criminal-gangs-in/

There is a disturbing pattern. First, it was Arab criminal gangs in Israel armed by the government to "control" the Arab population. After, it's the gangs in Gaza.

 

 

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

Personally I find this  forum interesting, informative, and occasionally funny. You describe it as stupid so I suggest you stay away.

If you are not living in SE Asia , why post here ?

3 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

And if they were not?

Why no burden of proof on Hamas to prove their claims?

So now that you   support the killing of collaborators, then you will demand that Israel execute Israeli citizens who aid and abet people who attack Israel. That would require the execution of hundreds of Israeli Arabs.

It will be a stark message to the collaborators.

3 hours ago, placnx said:

Several months ago the Wall Street Journal reported that he was promoting himself, that his group would organize an enclave on tribal land near Rafah to "protect" up to 800,000 people who would be screened to keep out Hamas.

 

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.  That's been a reality of war since the days prehistoric tribes battled each other.  During WW II, the U.S. aided the Soviet Union and Chinese Communists, but then regarded both as enemies once Germany and Japan had been defeated.

 

Same-same with Israel.  It will aid Palestinian groups which can weakened Hamas. The Israeli government would be stupid not to.   Nothing odd or ominous about that.

 

3 hours ago, placnx said:

No wonder he was executed. 

Yes, Hamas will crush any opposition within the population of Gaza.

 

3 hours ago, FlorC said:

It will be a stark message to the collaborators.

 

You mean the enemies of Hamas among the Palestinian people?  Collaborating against a terrorist  group like Hamas is a good thing, isn't it?  Or don't you believe the Gazans would be better off without Hamas?

Just seen a vid on YT about a Palestinian American girl who went to Palestine with 7 black friends to give aid to the “starving “ locals.

After a few days being racially abused,the black yanks had had enough and headed for home.The locals used words like slaves and monkeys to describe their aid givers.

They really are not the innocent victims that the media tries to have us believe.

4 hours ago, FlorC said:

If you are not living in SE Asia , why post here ?

First arrived in Thailand in 1962, worked here in the 1980s, lived here permanently in retirement since 1993.

7 hours ago, FlorC said:

It will be a stark message to the collaborators.

 

So killing political rivals who may not have been collaborators sends a message? Brilliant.

13 hours ago, FlorC said:

Public Executions Shock Gaza Amid Tense Conflict

 

Really ? Those 3 against what now 30.000 civilians by the IDF ?

If they were collaborators , it's a justified execution.

Absolutely justified, well said. I can’t believe the double standards by many here.

They may as well say they think Israelis deaths count more than Gazans. Horrible.

5 hours ago, Evil Penevil said:

You mean the enemies of Hamas among the Palestinian people?  Collaborating against a terrorist  group like Hamas is a good thing, isn't it?  Or don't you believe the Gazans would be better off without Hamas?

Do you think Gazans would be better off under a blockade, totally controlled by a discriminatory Israel?
What a choice, live in a concentration camp or support freedom fighters.

1 minute ago, JimCM said:

Do you think Gazans would be better off under a blockade, totally controlled by a discriminatory Israel?
What a choice, live in a concentration camp or support freedom fighters.

 

    If Palestinians  would accept Israel's right to exist and stop attacking Israel  , then they could live a normal a life without a blockade .

   The blockade is to stop Palestinians acquiring missiles and weapons