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Hamas operative dies in captivity after year in Rafah tunnels, family says

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 10:10
Hamas operative dies in captivity after year in Rafah tunnels, family says

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TL;DR

A Hamas military-wing operative, Ma'ad Abu al-Naja, died after being held captive for a year in the Rafah tunnels, according to Gazan sources from the Abu al-Naja family. The family says it will set up a mourning tent without a funeral because the body remains in Rafah.

01 · THE DISPATCH

According to family sources cited by Abu Ali Express, Ma'ad Abu al-Naja — a Hamas military-wing operative — died after being held captive for a year in the Rafah tunnels. The circumstances of his captivity and death were not detailed. The family stated it would erect a mourning tent but hold no funeral, as the body remains in Rafah. No independent confirmation from Israeli or Palestinian sources was provided.

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