Militia

Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.

This follows an earlier interview with Army Radio, where Abu Shabab denied working with Israel but added that he hadn't ruled out cooperating with the IDF on aid distribution in the future.

The ultimatum stated that Abu Shabab is accused of "treason, collaborating with hostile entities, forming an armed gang, and insurrection."

A rare rocket attack targeted Kirkuk in northern Iraq, injuring one. Officials suspect militias or ISIS amid growing regional tensions.

A source said Abu Ali Khalil, who served as a bodyguard for Hezbollah’s slain chief, had been on a religious pilgrimage when he met up with a member of the Kataeb Sayyed Al-Shuhada group.

Iraqs militias serve Iran's interests and control parts of Iraq. Thus, during tensions between Iran and the US, they are used to enforce Iran’s policies.

Beijing is heavily reliant on Myanmar for the rare earth metals and oxides needed to power critical goods like wind turbines, medical devices and electric vehicles.

Yasser Abu Shabab confirmed cooperation with certain PA officials and hinted at possible alignment with a broader national framework.

"Our weapons are not from Israel - they are simple weapons that we collected from the local population," Abu Shabab said.

The decision to arm the Rafah-centered militia may have been procedurally flawed, and reflects a long-standing Israeli doctrine.

Relying on a tribal militia or clan in Gaza may work in the short term. However, in the long term it is unlikely to achieve success.