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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.
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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.
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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
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