Islamic Jihad Claims Israeli Forces Killed Captive Fighter in Khan Younis Raid

The military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed early Tuesday morning that Israeli forces attempted to abduct one of its fighters in Khan Younis, Gaza, but killed him during an ensuing firefight. According to a statement released by the group, the incident occurred around 3:30 AM in the Al-Qarara area, north of Khan Younis. Islamic Jihad stated that a force, allegedly collaborating with Israel and supported by Israeli drones, advanced towards the location with the intent to kidnap one of their operatives.

Islamic Jihad fighters in the vicinity reportedly identified the infiltrating force and engaged them in close-quarters combat using grenades and medium weaponry. The group asserted that several members of the Israeli force were killed or wounded during the exchange. It further claimed that Israeli drones intervened to assist the alleged collaborating force in their withdrawal.

According to the statement, the Israeli force ultimately killed the captive fighter, identified as Fadi Ali Al-Abadleh, with gunfire before leaving him at the scene. They reportedly evacuated their own casualties, both dead and wounded. The article repeats the full statement from Islamic Jihad verbatim.