IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Internal Security Chief in Gaza Strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced on Monday that they killed Wael Musa Khaled Laddawi, the head of Hamas's Internal Security in the central refugee camps, during an airstrike in the Deir al-Balah area of Gaza. The operation took place on Sunday as part of ongoing efforts to counter threats emanating from the Gaza Strip.
According to the joint statement from the IDF and Shin Bet, Laddawi led a key and covert internal security apparatus within Hamas. His unit was responsible for gathering intelligence for senior Hamas leaders, which aided their decision-making processes and facilitated planning and executing terrorist activities against Israel.
The agencies emphasized Laddawi's significant role in Hamas's internal structure, particularly in intelligence collection and operational support. No further details were provided about the strike's execution or additional casualties. The IDF reiterated that its Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area under existing agreements and will continue to act to neutralize threats against Israel.
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