Israel’s 'Good Gangsters' Policy: A History of Enabling Chaos
The idea of 'Israeli-backed Gaza gangs' isn't some new, shocking revelation, but a continuation of a historical tactic. For decades, Israel has arguably sought to fragment Palestinian leadership, often by quietly bolstering alternative, less threatening powers—sometimes even those with criminal elements. This isn't just about 'gangs'; it's about control through controlled chaos, preventing
unified, legitimate Palestinian governance. The media often frames Israeli actions in Gaza as reactive, ignoring this pattern of strategic engagement with non-state actors. One might wonder if the death of one 'gang leader' is less about dismantling a threat and more about recalibrating proxies in the ever-shifting sands of a besieged territory. How convenient that a fragmented, ungovernable Gaza
serves a specific geopolitical purpose, repeatedly enabling continued occupation and military operations.