Gaza Claims Israel-Linked Militia Targeted Hamas Official, Air Force Intervened
Gaza officials claim a militia cooperating with Israel attempted to assassinate or abduct a senior Hamas official in Gaza City on Tuesday. The militia members reportedly entered the city on motorcycles and were met with heavy gunfire, prompting the Israeli Air Force to intervene with airstrikes to allow their withdrawal. At least 12 airstrikes were reported in western Gaza City, with intense explosions heard.
Details of the unusual incident are still emerging, and Israeli authorities have not yet commented on the reports from Gaza. A security source told Qatar's Al-Arabi channel that the incident was an assassination attempt, while other reports from Gaza suggest it was an attempted abduction.
The Israeli military and official Israeli sources have not confirmed or denied the claims regarding the militia's involvement or the air force's support. The explosions were reportedly heard as far as the Gaza border region.
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