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IDF Kills Hamas Commander Tied to Oct. 7 Sufa Post Attack

The IDF announced the killing of Hamas commander Mohammad Mahmoud Marshad al-Qadi, who led the October 7 assault on the Sufa military post and held hostages. Separately, Israeli forces came under fire in northern Gaza, and Israel captured Hamas internal security chief Muein al-Arabid, who is reportedly cooperating with interrogators.

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IDF Kills Hamas Commander Tied to Oct. 7 Sufa Post Attack
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  1. 01IDF killed Hamas commander Mohammad Mahmoud Marshad al-Qadi involved in Oct. 7 attack.
  2. 02Al-Qadi led the invasion of the Sufa military post and held hostages.
  3. 03Israeli forces faced gunfire in northern Gaza, deemed a ceasefire violation.
  4. 04Hamas internal security chief Muein al-Arabid was captured by Israel.
  5. 05Al-Arabid is reportedly an intelligence asset providing information on Hamas.
  6. 06Israeli actions occur amid stalled US-backed Gaza conflict resolution plan.

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