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Ongoing Story· Day 34

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

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Channel 9Security

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in Hostage Holding

Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba

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Russian · Sole source

The IDF eliminated Hamas military wing commander Mumen Salamah Ay in an airstrike in the Gaza City area on October 13. Ay was involved in holding hostages during the war and was planning attacks against Israelis. The IDF stated the strike was to neutralize an immediate threat, with measures taken to protect civilians.

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  • Hamas commander Mumen Salamah Ay was eliminated by an IDF airstrike on October 13.
  • Ay was involved in holding hostages during the recent conflict in Gaza.
  • The IDF stated Ay was planning attacks against soldiers and civilians.
  • The strike aimed to neutralize an immediate threat and protect civilians.
  • IDF forces remain deployed in the area to counter threats.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on October 13 that an airstrike in the Gaza City area resulted in the elimination of Mumen Salamah Ay, a commander in Hamas's military wing. During the recent conflict, Ay was involved in holding hostages within Hamas captivity in the Gaza City area. The IDF stated that Ay served as an assistant to Hamas brigade commanders in Gaza.

According to the IDF, Ay had recently been planning attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians and was attempting to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities while systematically violating the ceasefire. The army's press service confirmed his elimination via an airstrike to neutralize an immediate threat.

The IDF explained that Ay was killed by a precision strike using a high-accuracy munition. Measures were taken before the strike to reduce the risk of harm to civilians. Forces under the command of the Southern Military District remain deployed in the area and will continue to act to neutralize immediate threats.

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