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Israel Holds Senior Hamas Operative for Two Years, Plans Trial
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 5 hours ago
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Israel has held senior Hamas operative Basel Salahia for two years and plans to try him for his role in a deadly 2011 attack. He was captured during the recent Iron Swords conflict after internal Hamas disputes led to his imprisonment and eventual transfer to Israeli custody.
- 01Israel has detained senior Hamas militant Basel Salahia for about two years.
- 02Salahia is expected to face criminal charges in Israel.
- 03He was imprisoned by Hamas after internal leadership conflicts in Gaza.
- 04Captured during the Iron Swords conflict after an IDF raid in Khan Younis.
- 05Salahia was behind a 2011 missile attack killing a 16-year-old Israeli student.
- 06Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the related 15-point document amid the case.
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