Hamas police units "Radaa" and "Sahm" released footage this morning, October 22nd, 2025, showing weapons and equipment seized from Abu Shabab militia fighters during a raid north of Rafah. The confiscated items included an ATV, motorcycle, an M-16 rifle, other gear, and cash. The footage depicts Hamas police operatives driving the seized ATV tied to a jeep, accompanied by pickup trucks used by the fighters. Hamas-affiliated media have suggested that detained Abu Shabab militants may be executed after interrogations conclude, according to a report from [@h3976a]. This development follows statements made yesterday by U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, where they committed to disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza. Reports from the past 72 hours, including those from i24NEWS and Sky News, detail a surge in arms smuggling from Egypt into Israel, with smugglers increasingly utilizing aerial methods. A farmer in Barnea discovered a can of ammunition on his greenhouse roof, indicating airborne delivery is considered more profitable than ground operations. Officers in the Paran Brigade described the situation as "crazy," and the system detected 550 fence crossings in the past 72 hours. Israel's security system is formulating a comprehensive plan to address this escalating issue, which is expected to be presented to the political echelon for approval.
