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Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem Survives Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City

How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem Survives Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City
60% right-leaning
Center 2Right 3

By דניאל הרץ

First reported by Ynet · Jul 9, 2026

What happened

Israeli forces targeted Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem in a drone strike in Gaza City, severely wounding him and killing his bodyguard. The attack destroyed Qassem's vehicle and drew a large angry crowd. This marks a major blow to Hamas's political and propaganda leadership amid ongoing Israeli operations against the group.

  • 01Israeli drone strike targeted Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem in Gaza City.
  • 02Qassem was severely wounded and evacuated to Shifa Hospital under guard.
  • 03His personal bodyguard, Mohammad Al-Fayoumi, was killed in the attack.
  • 04The vehicle was destroyed and a large angry crowd gathered at the scene.
  • 05Qassem is a key figure in Hamas’s propaganda and political messaging.
  • 06The strike is part of ongoing Israeli targeted killings of senior Hamas officials.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsHamas, Israeli Air Force, Israel Defense Forces
PlacesGaza City, Gaza Strip, Shifa Hospital, Kibbutz Nirim

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem Survives Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Hamas Spokesman Survives Israeli Assassination Attempt in Gaza but Seriously Wounded
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Israeli Air Force Targets Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem in Gaza Assassination Attempt
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem Survives Israeli Assassination Attempt in Gaza
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem Survives Israeli Assassination Attempt in Gaza
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem Survives Alleged Israeli Assassination Attempt in Gaza

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