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Israel Captures Senior Hamas Military Commander After Two Years in Custody

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago

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Israel has captured Basel Salahiya, a top Hamas military commander held for two years, who masterminded a deadly missile attack on a student bus. He was arrested during an Israeli ground operation after being held under house arrest in Gaza following internal Hamas conflicts.

01Basel Salahiya, senior Hamas military leader, has been in Israeli custody for two years and faces trial.
02He was arrested during an Israeli ground operation after Hamas placed him under house arrest in Gaza.
03Salahiya was imprisoned by Hamas after a major internal dispute involving accusations of betrayal.
04An Israeli airstrike destroyed the prison holding him, prompting Hamas to move him to house arrest.
05He masterminded a 2011 missile attack killing a 16-year-old student on a bus.
06His capture is considered a significant security achievement for Israel.

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