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Israel captures Hamas internal security chief in Gaza City raid
Israeli special forces from the Shin Bet and the IDF conducted a raid in Gaza City, capturing Muein al-Arabid, the head of Hamas’s internal security apparatus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation as a major success, stating that al-Arabid was responsible for hiding and transporting Israeli hostages, as well as protecting high-ranking Hamas officials and attempting to rebuild the group's military capabilities.
The operation, which took place near al-Arabid's residence, involved intense airstrikes to provide cover for the withdrawing forces. Palestinian medical sources and the Gaza-run Ministry of Health reported that the strikes resulted in multiple fatalities, including children, and left several others wounded. Hamas officials denounced the raid as a criminal operation, claiming al-Arabid's role was limited to combating collaborators rather than direct military activity.
Al-Arabid has been taken to Israel for interrogation. The capture comes amid ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip, despite a US-backed ceasefire agreement that had been in place since October 2025.
Entities
Abd al-Fattah Abu al-Aish · Al-Shifa Hospital · Benjamin Netanyahu · Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Hamas · Israel Defense Forces · Israel Katz · Muein al-Arabid · Muin al-Arabid · Shin Bet
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Since the October 2025 ceasefire began, at least 1,318 people have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli military operations. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [DISPUTED] The Israeli army reported that five of its personnel and one civilian contractor have been killed since the ceasefire began. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IDF killed a Hamas Nukhba commander, Abd al-Fattah Abu al-Aish, who participated in the October 7 attacks. srnnews.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] At least four Palestinians, including children, were killed during the Israeli operation in Gaza City. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.periodicovictoria.cu · axadletimes.com · dominicanaaldia.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Al-Shifa Hospital reported three additional bodies following an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in Tel al-Hawa. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hamas operative Raed Alyan was killed in an airstrike in the Jabaliya area. srnnews.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in the area to provide cover for the operation and remove threats to security forces. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.periodicovictoria.cu · axadletimes.com · namibiadailynews.info · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Al-Shifa Hospital received two bodies following an Israeli strike near a residential building in Gaza City. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [● 5 SOURCES] Hamas denounced the capture of Muein al-Arabid as a criminal operation and claimed his role was limited to combating collaborators. namibiadailynews.info · www.al-monitor.com · legalinsurrection.com · axadletimes.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] The IDF and Shin Bet captured Muein al-Arabid, the head of Hamas’s internal security apparatus. theobjective.com · www.al-monitor.com · legalinsurrection.com · axadletimes.com · www.semanariohebreojai.com · +10 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The captured Hamas official was responsible for hiding and moving Israeli hostages. theobjective.com · www.news18.com · www.al-monitor.com · jewishpress.com · axadletimes.com · +10 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Muein al-Arabid's wife was killed and several of his children were injured during the Israeli operation. axadletimes.com · www.perthnow.com.au · www.estadao.com.br