The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of a Hamas company commander in the Khan Younis area, according to an official IDF statement. The commander took part in holding Israeli hostages and served as a deputy to senior Hamas leaders, including Muhammad Deif, according to Israeli media. The commander's name was not released.
The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet confirmed Friday the elimination of a Hamas company commander in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza. The commander, whose name was withheld, participated in holding Israeli hostages and served as a deputy to senior Hamas leaders, including Muhammad Deif, according to Israeli media reports. The IDF statement said the commander was involved in holding hostages and acted as the right-hand man of senior organization leaders. N12 reported that the commander was also responsible for documenting the hostages in release ceremonies. The operation is part of broader Israeli efforts to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities in the Gaza Strip.
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