According to reports from security analyst Yair Goldblatt, the person eliminated in the targeted strike in western Gaza City earlier Sunday evening is Yosef Akila, known as Abu Al-Waleed, a senior figure in Hamas's military wing. The identity had been under verification since the strike.
Following a targeted strike in western Gaza City earlier Sunday evening, reports now identify the eliminated person as a senior Hamas military wing figure. According to security analyst Yair Goldblatt, the individual is Yosef Akila, also known as Abu Al-Waleed, described as a senior figure in the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades. The identity had not been confirmed at the time of the strike. The Israeli security establishment has not yet formally commented on the identification.
3 developments
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- StrongIDF and Shin Bet eliminate Hamas platoon commander Adel Jihad Muhammad Asfour
- ConfirmedIDF details elimination of PIJ commander who led Oct. 7 abduction cell, warns of ceasefire threat
- ConfirmedIDF details rationale for Gaza City strike: targeted Hamas commander was advancing attacks, violating ceasefire
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