The IDF Spokesperson's unit released a photo of the strike that killed Rashid al-Qashi, a senior commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's production array, in the southern Gaza Strip. The military confirmed the operation, which took place yesterday.
The IDF Spokesperson's unit released a photo of the airstrike that eliminated Rashid al-Qashi, a senior commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) production array, in the southern Gaza Strip, the military confirmed tonight (Thursday, 17:41 Jerusalem). The operation took place yesterday. The release provides visual confirmation of the strike, which The Zioneer has been tracking since the initial announcement at 17:35 Jerusalem.
At 17:35 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported the IDF's announcement of a strike that killed a commander in PIJ's weapons production division, initially identified as Rashid al-Qadhi. A second report at the same time corrected the name to Rashid al-Qashi and detailed his role as a senior official in the production array, responsible for weapons manufacturing and supply. A third report at 17:35 added that the IDF also killed a Hamas sniper operative, Abdallah al-Suti, in a separate strike in northern Gaza. The military said both men posed an immediate threat.
The Zioneer has reported on ongoing Israeli operations targeting PIJ and Hamas infrastructure in Gaza. Prior strikes include the elimination of four PIJ commanders in Gaza City on June 7 and the killing of two PIJ operatives in southern Gaza on June 9.
The photo release confirms the elimination of al-Qashi, but no further operational details have been provided. The IDF's assessment that al-Qashi posed an immediate threat to troops remains the stated justification for the strike.
5 developments
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- StrongIDF releases footage of airstrike that killed Islamic Jihad operatives loading weapons in southern Gaza
- StrongIDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas weapons commander Ismail Abu Ful in strike near Gaza aid point on Sunday
- ConfirmedIDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives in southern Gaza strike
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