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Israel-Backed Palestinian Militias Terrorize Displaced Families
Palestinian militias backed by Israel raid homes near Gaza's yellow line, beating residents and detaining family members.
In brief
Palestinian militias backed by Israel raid homes near Gaza's yellow line, beating residents and detaining family members. Palestinian militias supported by Israel have raided homes near Gaza's yellow line, beating residents and detaining family members. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Militia Raid on Jabaliya
Youssef Al-Sheikh describes a raid by an Israel-backed Palestinian militia on September 24, 2026, in his Jabaliya refugee camp home.
“They came inside, and as soon as they entered, one of them raised his Kalashnikov and aimed it at me while I was here.”
Militia Violence
Militiamen beat Al-Sheikh and his brothers-in-law with rifles, confiscated phones, and photographed their faces for WhatsApp.
“They beat me in the most brutal ways. Angry red bruises were still visible on my neck and back two days later.”
Militia Detentions
At least five Palestinian militias operate from compounds under Israeli military control in Gaza, including the Northern Forces/Popular Army.
“The Northern Forces Forces/Popular Army was established in September 2025 and is led by Ashraf al-Mansi.”
Jabaliya Services Club
The Jabaliya Services Club, destroyed by Israeli forces in 2024, now shelters displaced families with no water or food.
“We thought sheltering under concrete would be better than sheltering under a tent. That’s what brought us here.”
Yellow Line Expansion
Israeli forces have expanded their control to 70% of Gaza by pushing the yellow line inward 200 meters in Shujaiya, displacing families.
“The yellow line used to be approximately 200 meters away from us. This morning, it was only 10 meters away.”
Displaced Families
Residents describe a lack of food, water, and services with constant attacks from Israeli forces and Palestinian militias.
“We don’t have enough water. There is indiscriminate gunfire 24 hours a day, as well as quadcopter fire and shelling.”
Militia Operations
Militias operate at night, using quadcopters to attack homes and detain young men without connection to organizations.
“They don’t come during the day. They come at three in the morning, like bandits.”
Ceasefire Violations
Israeli forces have killed over 1,500 people in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement went into effect, violating the agreement.
“They recently beat four young men and detained one of them before leaving.”
Militia Leadership
Militia leaders include former gang leaders, jihadi associates, and former Palestinian Authority security forces.
“They don’t even understand how they operate. Suddenly, they open fire at us, fire shells, take young men captive, and then leave.”
Shelter Conditions
Displaced families in Shujaiya face shelling, tanks, and F-16s from the yellow line with no safe shelter.
“We’re dying here every day because of the yellow line.”
Militia Impact
Al-Sheikh describes psychological trauma from the raid, including hallucinations and tears falling on their own.
“Even now, speaking personally, apart from what this has done to my wife and children, what happened to me has left me hysterical and hallucinating.”
Yellow Line Expansion
Israeli forces have expanded their control to 70% of Gaza by pushing the yellow line inward 200 meters in Shujaiya.
“The yellow line used to be approximately 200 meters away from us. This morning, it was only 10 meters away.”
Militia Raids
Militias conduct raids at night, using quadcopters to attack homes and detain young men.
“They don’t come during the day. They come at three in the morning, like bandits.”
Displaced Families
Residents describe a lack of food, water, and services with constant attacks from Israeli forces and Palestinian militias.
“We don’t have enough water. There is indiscriminate gunfire 24 hours a day, as well as quadcopter fire and shelling.”
Militia Detentions
At least five Palestinian militias operate from compounds under Israeli military control in Gaza, including the Northern Forces/Popular Army.
“The Northern Forces Forces/Popular Army was established in September 2025 and is led by Ashraf al-Mansi.”
Shelter Conditions
Displaced families in Shujaiya face shelling, tanks, and F-16s from the yellow line with no safe shelter.
“We’re dying here every day because of the yellow line.”
The short version
Palestinian militias supported by Israel have raided homes near Gaza's yellow line, beating residents and detaining family members.
