Israel claims senior Hamas security officials killed in Gaza strike
The Israeli military said on Thursday that it killed several senior Hamas internal security officials in an overnight strike in northern Gaza, naming the deputy head of the group's General Security Service among the dead while the Palestinian group has yet to confirm the claims.
The Israeli army said on Thursday that an overnight strike in northern Gaza killed several senior officials from Hamas' internal security apparatus, including the deputy head of the group's General Security Service. The operation targeted individuals Israel described as key decision-makers within the Palestinian group.
In a joint statement with the Shin Bet security service, the military identified Hassan Rabah Hassan Labad as the deputy head of Hamas' General Security Service and a central figure in the organization's command structure. The statement also named Asim Shubair, Abdullaha Abu Kloub and Mohammed Abu Mark as among those killed.
No comment from Hamas
There was no immediate comment from Hamas regarding the Israeli claims. Israeli authorities said the men held senior positions within the security apparatus and played influential roles in shaping its strategic decisions.
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