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IDF Kills Hamas Battalion Sniper Leader in Central Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violations

The IDF killed Omar Ahmad Abu Qassem, Hamas's battalion sniper leader, in central Gaza for orchestrating terror attacks against Israeli forces, violating the ceasefire. The strike reflects ongoing Israeli efforts to counter Hamas threats during the ceasefire period.

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IDF Kills Hamas Battalion Sniper Leader in Central Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violations
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What happened

  1. 01IDF killed Hamas battalion sniper leader Omar Ahmad Abu Qassem in central Gaza on Wednesday.
  2. 02Abu Qassem was involved in planning and executing terror attacks against Israeli forces during the recent conflict.
  3. 03He was actively trying to rebuild Hamas's military wing and promote further attacks despite the ceasefire.
  4. 04The strike was carried out due to the threat he posed, violating the ceasefire agreement.
  5. 05IDF Southern Command remains deployed to counter immediate threats in Gaza.
  6. 06No additional details were provided about other militants or the exact strike location.
Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original

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