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A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel

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Displaced Palestinians walk trough a makeshift tent camp in the Gaza City port on Monday. Jehad Alshrafi/AP hide caption

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Displaced Palestinians walk trough a makeshift tent camp in the Gaza City port on Monday.

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A new powerful group has risen in Gaza and they are being armed by Israel. The militia calls itself “The Popular Forces” and they are presenting themselves as a counter to Hamas’ rule of the territory. Our correspondent tells us what we know about this new armed power.

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