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Hamas Northern Gaza Commander killed in Israeli airstrike
An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed Izz al-Din al-Bik, the commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. The strike hit an apartment building in the Nasr neighborhood of Gaza City during the early morning hours. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the military targeted Al-Bik due to his involvement in planning attacks and recruiting militants.
Medical authorities reported that at least one other person died from injuries sustained during the strike. This operation is part of an intensified Israeli campaign against Hamas figures. The Israeli military claims to have killed at least 20 Hamas members this month, including senior commanders and individuals linked to the October 7, 2023, attacks.
Hamas has denied allegations that it is rearming or attempting to rebuild its arsenal, instead accusing Israel of undermining the existing ceasefire agreement. Negotiations regarding a full disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal remain stalled.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gaza City · Hamas · Israel Defense Forces · Izz al-Din al-Bik
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The Israeli military claims to have killed at least 20 Hamas officials this month. www.emakedonia.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.real.gr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.devdiscourse.com · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Izz al-Din al-Bik, commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. www.emakedonia.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.real.gr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.devdiscourse.com · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The strike targeted a building complex in the Nasr neighborhood of Gaza City during the early morning hours. www.emakedonia.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.real.gr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.devdiscourse.com · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Al-Bik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting armed members. www.emakedonia.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.real.gr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.devdiscourse.com · +7 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Hamas denies conducting attacks or rebuilding its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza agreement. www.emakedonia.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.real.gr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.devdiscourse.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] One additional person was killed during the airstrike. www.emakedonia.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.real.gr · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.devdiscourse.com · +7 more