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Ongoing Story· Day 34

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Sniper Cell Leader in Khan Younis

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IDF Kills Senior Hamas Official Involved in Hostage Holding

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The IDF announced Wednesday that an airstrike in Gaza City on Tuesday killed Muman Ahmed Salama E., a senior Hamas military official. He was involved in holding Israeli hostages and advancing terror plots against Israel. The IDF stated the strike was necessary to neutralize the security threat he posed. Southern Command forces continue operations in the area.

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  • An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed senior Hamas official Muman Ahmed Salama E. on Tuesday.
  • Salama E. was involved in holding Israeli hostages and advancing terror plots, according to the IDF.
  • He served as an assistant to commanders in Hamas's Gaza Brigade.
  • The IDF stated the strike was necessary to neutralize a security threat.
  • Southern Command forces remain deployed and active in the Gaza area.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday that an Israeli Air Force aircraft eliminated a senior official in Hamas's military wing in Gaza City on Tuesday. The targeted individual has been identified as Muman Ahmed Salama E., who served as an assistant to commanders in Hamas's Gaza Brigade. According to defense establishment data, Salama E. actively participated in holding Israeli hostages within Gaza City during the conflict. The IDF stated that recently, he had been involved in advancing terror plots against Israeli civilians and forces, and worked to restore the organization's military capabilities and infrastructure, systematically violating ceasefire terms. The decision to eliminate him from the air was made to neutralize the security threat posed by his continued dangerous activities. Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area and will continue to act decisively against any immediate security threats, the IDF spokesperson's unit reported.

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