Gazan Sources: Hamas Spokesman Khazem Qassem Critically Wounded in Targeted Strike

Gazan sources report that Hamas spokesman Khazem Qassem was seriously wounded in a targeted vehicle strike at Al-Abbas junction in western Gaza City today. He was evacuated to Shifa Hospital. One companion was killed. The report contradicts earlier unverified claims that Qassem had been killed.

Gazan sources report that Hamas spokesman Khazem Qassem was critically wounded in a targeted vehicle strike at Al-Abbas junction in western Gaza City today. He was evacuated to Shifa Hospital. One companion was killed in the strike. As The Zioneer reported earlier (17:50), the same strike also killed Hamas operative Muhammad al-Fayoumi. The Zioneer's earlier bulletin (18:03) reported unverified claims that Qassem had been killed; the latest information from Gazan sources indicates he was seriously wounded. The identity of the killed companion and the full extent of Qassem's injuries remain unconfirmed by independent sources.

5 developments

1. 26 minutes ago · 19:18 · 9 JulLatest

   New footage surfaces from the scene of the assassination attempt.

2. 18:43 · 9 Jul

   Target seriously wounded but alive.

3. 18:17 · 9 Jul

   Hamas claims the assassination attempt on its figure failed.

• Strongyesterday · 18:17 · 8 JulFootage shows aftermath of vehicle strike in western Gaza City
• Developing11:22 · 1 JulVideo captures moments of a strike in Gaza City
• Developing09:01 · 20 JunVideo from overnight Israeli strike in Gaza published
• Developing15:49 · 15 JunCasualties reported in strike in Gaza City

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