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Ongoing Story· Day 55

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

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Senior Hamas Official Who Held Hostage

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The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Jamal Abu Sa'id, head of operations in Hamas's military intelligence and responsible for holding Omer Shem Tov hostage, on Sunday. Abu Sa'id held multiple senior roles in Hamas, including training operatives and managing international ties. His death is seen as a blow to the organization's intelligence operations.

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  • Jamal Abu Sa'id, Hamas military intelligence operations chief and hostage keeper, eliminated Sunday.
  • Abu Sa'id was responsible for training Hamas operatives and managing international ties.
  • The operation was conducted by the IDF and Shin Bet.
  • Omer Shem Tov was held captive by Abu Sa'id.
  • Abu Sa'id's death is a blow to Hamas's intelligence.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency announced on Sunday the elimination of Jamal Abu Sa'id, identified as the head of the operations department in Hamas's military intelligence. Abu Sa'id was also responsible for holding Omer Shem Tov captive.

Over the years, Abu Sa'id held several senior positions within Hamas. His responsibilities included training military operatives outside the Gaza Strip, commanding an anti-tank missile battalion, and overseeing military specializations within Hamas's Central Camps Brigade. He was also in charge of Hamas's connections with various countries and served as a significant knowledge source for the organization.

His elimination is considered a significant blow to Hamas's military intelligence capabilities.

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