Jerusalem, November 22, 2024 – Israeli Military Claims Successful Raid, Eliminates Five Hamas Militants in Northern Gaza
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it had "eliminated" five Hamas militants, including two key commanders, during an overnight raid in northern Gaza. The operation took place in the Beit Lahia area.
According to the military and the Shin Bet security agency, the targeted militants included a commander from Hamas's elite Nukhba commando unit and another company commander who were involved in the October 7 massacre, which led to the outbreak of the ongoing Gaza conflict. The statement further claimed that the slain militants were responsible for the murders and kidnappings that occurred in the vicinity of Mefalsim, a kibbutz located in southern Israel.
This operation marks another significant development in the ongoing military campaign as Israel seeks to dismantle Hamas's leadership and infrastructure.
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Israel’s Gaza Strip invasion, triggered by Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack, has now surpassed 13 months of conflict. Key Hamas leaders, Ismail Haniyeh, were assassinated in Tehran, while Yahya Sinwar was killed in southern Gaza. Reports suggest that Israel is aiming to establish ‘buffer zones’ and plans to continue its military actions until a new U.S. president assumes office in January. Israel has launched an invasion of Lebanon, resulting in over 1,550 deaths and the displacement of one million people, while also eliminating Hezbollah leader Nasrallah and potentially his successor. Iran has fired missiles on Tel Aviv, prompting Israeli retaliation with airstrikes on military targets.
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