How arrest of Hamas official provided IDF intel to kill three terror commanders - exclusive
This is the third assassination of a Hamas brigade chief since September 11, meaning that three out of the five brigade commanders have been killed during that period.
On September 2, the IDF, Shin Bet, and Palestinian militias captured Mu in al-Arabid, a top Hamas internal security official. This arrest triggered a surge in locating and eliminating other high-ranking Hamas leaders, funds, and weapons. The arrest of al-Arabid led to the assassination of Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade Chief Izz al-Din al-Bik, which occurred on the same night.
Al-Bik had been in his position since Ahmed Randur's assassination by Israel on November 10, 2023. Al-Bik was tasked with overseeing the brigade's operatives, issuing orders for attacks on Israeli soldiers and civilians, and rebuilding the brigade's capabilities, which had suffered significant damage during the ongoing conflict.
According to the IDF, the arrest of al-Arabid provided crucial intelligence that enabled the assassination of Muhammad Yazouri, the commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade, and Nayal Abu Obeid, the leader of the Rafah Brigade. Both Yazouri and Abu Obeid played pivotal roles in Hamas leadership, with Abu Obeid previously serving as deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and commander of the Tel al-Sultan and Yibna Battalions.
In total, three out of the five brigade commanders have been killed since September 11, highlighting a significant shift in Hamas's command structure.
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