Israeli Military Confirms Attempted Assassination of Hamas Official in Gaza
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
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- Israeli military and Shin Bet targeted Hamas official Ali Al-Amodi in Gaza City.
- Al-Amodi is deputy head of Hamas's political bureau in Gaza.
- He is considered a "strongman" and previously assisted Yahya Sinwar.
- Israel accuses him of direct involvement in Hamas activities.
- The strike used precision munitions to minimize civilian casualties.
- The results of the operation are currently being assessed.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed they carried out an attempted strike in Gaza City on Saturday night targeting Ali Al-Amodi, identified as the deputy head of Hamas's political bureau in the Gaza Strip. Al-Amodi was reportedly in an apartment within a residential building that was being used for operational activity. The results of the strike are currently under examination.
Al-Amodi is described as a "strongman in Gaza" and was previously the right-hand man and personal assistant to Yahya Sinwar. He is now considered the highest-ranking Hamas official in Gaza, and Israel accuses him of playing a direct role in Hamas's hostile activities and in reorganizing the movement for combat.
The Israeli military spokesperson stated that Al-Amodi was targeted to neutralize a threat. The attack was conducted from the air, with measures taken to minimize civilian harm, including the use of precision munitions. The spokesperson reiterated that the operation's outcomes are still being assessed.
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