At least one militant was killed and several wounded in the operation to capture the head of Hamas's internal security mechanism, according to reports. The captured official is described as an 'intelligence treasure' who is cooperating in his interrogation and providing 'good, important, and vital' information.
Israeli security sources confirmed this afternoon that the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus, Mu'in al-Arabid — captured earlier this week in a joint IDF Southern Command and Shin Bet operation — is cooperating with interrogators and providing information described as 'good, important, and vital.' Sources also disclosed that during the capture mission itself, at least one militant was killed and several others wounded. The high-value detainee is viewed as an 'intelligence treasure' expected to yield critical insights into the terror group's command structure and logistics.
This update builds on The Zioneer's reporting from Thursday, September 3, at 07:53 Jerusalem, when security sources first indicated that al-Arabid was cooperating and providing detailed intelligence on weapons caches and terror infrastructure. The initial capture took place on Tuesday, September 1, when Israeli commandos extracted al-Arabid in a deep Gaza raid that required massive air support, as The Zioneer reported that afternoon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu subsequently visited the Gaza Division to meet the Shin Bet operatives who led the mission and reviewed the intelligence being gathered.
The Zioneer's earlier coverage noted the suspect was providing detailed intelligence on weapons and infrastructure. The latest confirmation reinforces that the cooperation continues to yield valuable data for Israeli security forces, with sources now emphasizing the information's quality as 'good, important, and vital.'
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