Shin Bet Offers Hamas Militants Choice of Death in Gaza Operations
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
The Shin Bet has reportedly offered Hamas militants in Gaza a choice between dying with their families or being targeted alone in Israeli operations. One such incident involved the death of Mohammed al-Bauk, who chose to be killed alone. Sources suggest this tactic is used against younger militants, while experienced ones face heavier strikes. This comes as Israel believes Hamas may be planning to restart hostilities.
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- Shin Bet offered Hamas militants a choice between dying with family or alone, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
- Hamas militant Mohammed al-Bauk was killed alone on a shelter roof after receiving such a call.
- At least five similar incidents involving Hamas militants have occurred in Gaza recently.
- Israel reportedly uses this tactic for younger activists, while experienced militants face heavier strikes.
- A source described the practice as intimidation, similar to tactics used against prisoners.
- Senior Israeli sources believe Hamas may be planning to attack Israel.
The Israeli security service Shin Bet has reportedly contacted Hamas militants in Gaza, offering them a choice regarding their elimination: to die with their families or to be targeted alone. This tactic, detailed by the publication Asharq Al-Awsat, has allegedly been employed in recent weeks as the IDF intensifies operations against Hamas operatives.
One such operation targeted Mohammed al-Bauk, a Hamas militant killed on the roof of a shelter for displaced persons in Khan Younis. Before the strike, an Israeli security officer reportedly called al-Bauk, informing him he was under surveillance and presenting him with the choice to die with his family or alone on the roof. Sources in Gaza indicate at least five similar incidents have occurred in recent months.
Al-Bauk reportedly chose to go to the roof, where he was killed by a small projectile. His aunt was severely injured while attempting to stop him. According to sources, Israel reserves this tactic for younger Hamas activists, while more experienced militants are targeted with heavy bombs and drone strikes, even with the risk of civilian casualties.
An unnamed source described the practice as direct intimidation and psychological pressure, noting that similar threats, including the display of photos of deceased relatives, have been used against prisoners to extract information. This comes amid reports that senior Israeli sources believe Hamas is considering resuming hostilities and may initiate an attack on Israel.
