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IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas Commander in Gaza Strike

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The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of a senior Hamas commander, Nael Abu-Abaid, in an airstrike in southern Gaza on September 15th. The strike also resulted in casualties, and Israeli leadership vowed to continue operations against Hamas.

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  • IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a senior Hamas commander in Gaza.
  • The target was identified as Hamas Rafah brigade commander Nael Abu-Abaid.
  • An Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis caused two deaths and 14 injuries.
  • Netanyahu and Gallant stated no Hamas terrorist is safe.
  • A security source confirmed Abu-Abaid was the likely target.
IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas Commander in Gaza Strike
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced on the evening of September 15th the elimination of a high-ranking Hamas operative in southern Gaza. Preliminary reports indicate the target was Nael Abu-Abaid, identified as the commander of Hamas's Rafah brigade. Palestinian sources reported that an Israeli airstrike in the Khan Yunis area resulted in two fatalities and 14 injuries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a joint statement asserting that "no terrorist can feel safe, and Hamas will not exist in the Gaza Strip." A security source confirmed to N12 News that Nael Abu-Abaid was indeed the intended target and is believed to have been eliminated.

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