Israel’s Gaza air strike kills Hamas commander behind October 7, 2023 attack
An Israeli air strike killed the head of Hamas’ armed wing in north Gaza on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, with the militant group describing him as a leader of the October 7, 2023 attack that precipitated war in the Palestinian enclave. Israel’s government said its military had targeted and killed Izz al-Din Al-Beik, who they said was involved in planning attacks and recruiting. Hamas…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that a recent strike in northern Gaza eliminated Izz al-Din Bik, commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Hamas military wing. This elimination comes amid a series of strikes on Hamas officers and commanders in various areas, including Jabaliya, Rafah, and others. The IDF claims to have defeated many of these units in the past, particularly the northern Hamas brigade, which was supposed to have been eliminated multiple times.
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