Hamas Mourns Northern Gaza Brigade Commander After Israeli Assassination Claim
Hamas announced on Tuesday the death of Izz al-Din al-Bik, also known as Abu Hamza, the commander of the northern Gaza Strip's Al-Qassam Brigades. The announcement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz jointly declared that Bik had been assassinated.
In its statement, Hamas described Bik as a "martyred commander" who played a role in confronting plans to uproot Palestinians and preserve their right to remain on their land, thwarting "the generals' plan" and remaining steadfast during difficult times. The group emphasized his belief in resilience as the key to the current phase.
Netanyahu and Katz stated in their joint announcement that Bik had been actively working against Israeli forces and recruiting members for Hamas. The article includes a note about a widely circulated image of Bik, published under copyright law.
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