Israeli security forces are holding dozens of Hamas operatives who attempted to embed themselves in militias that cooperate with Israel and assassinate their leaders, according to a report by i24NEWS. In one case, a Hamas operative nearly succeeded in carrying out an assassination and was caught at the last moment, the report said.
According to a report by i24NEWS journalist Avishai Grinzaig, Israeli security forces are holding dozens of Hamas operatives who attempted to infiltrate militias that operate alongside Israel. The report states that Hamas has repeatedly dispatched operatives to embed in these militias with the aim of assassinating their leaders. In one instance, a Hamas operative nearly succeeded in carrying out an assassination and was apprehended at the last moment. The identities of the militias and the exact number of operatives detained were not disclosed in the report. The development underscores ongoing efforts by Hamas to target groups cooperating with Israel, and the effectiveness of Israeli countermeasures in thwarting such plots.
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