Salafi groups operating in Gaza aligning themselves with ISIS, allegedly
looking to become a ‘branch’ of the group’s Sinai division, on the
other hand The Sinai Tribal Federation, comprising some 30 tribes based
in the peninsula, pledged to assist the Egyptian security forces in
their fight against terrorism and “Islamist insurgency” in the region
plagued by violence since 2013.
According to “Israel National News” Palestinian Authority (PA) security
officials have warned that “Islamic State” is acting to mobilize in Gaza
to serve as an extension of its activities in the Sinai Peninsula.
Journalist Gal Berger reports that the PA knows of eight extremist
Salafi groups operating in Gaza in recent years with several hundred
members total.
Many of these are former Hamas members who left the organization.Salafi
activity is being compartmentalized into different roles in Gaza and
funding is allegedly coming from within.
Hamas sources stated that there are several dozens of Salafi activists
who have pledged sole allegiance to ISIS, but added that they “do not
pose a serious threat” to stability in the region.
Berger noted that a senior member of the Salafi movement in Gaza, named
as Adnan Mitt, was arrested last month. Mitt is a former Hamas member.
Last week, sources stated to Maariv that ISIS is threatening to declare war on Hamas and take over Gaza from within.
But according to SPUNTIC NEWS the Sinai Tribal Federation, comprising
some 30 tribes based in the peninsula, pledged to assist the Egyptian
security forces in their fight against terrorism and “Islamist
insurgency” in the region plagued by violence since 2013.
The tribes are resolved to tackle the deadliest group in the Sinai, affiliated with the ISIS, among other militants.
Sinai Province, previously known as Ansar Beit al-Maqdis (ABM), claimed
responsibility for numerous attacks against Egyptian soldiers.
The tribes announced that they would form two volunteer groups. One will
fight along the security forces, while the other one will focus on
collecting information on suspected militants and their supporters.
Senin, 11 Mei 2015
ISIS Mobilizing in Gaza; 30 Sinai Tribes Vow to Fight
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