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Israeli Political Leadership Approves More Targeted Killings in Gaza After Recent Pause

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Israeli Political Leadership Approves More Targeted Killings in Gaza After Recent Pause
67% right-leaning
Center 1Right 2

By יצחק וייס

What happened

Israeli political leaders recently approved more targeted killings in Gaza after a period of restraint, leading to increased airstrikes and assassinations over the past three days, including a strike on a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis. The government denies previous claims it blocked such operations.

  • 01Israeli political leadership recently approved more targeted killings in Gaza after a prior pause.
  • 02The military submitted multiple assassination requests last week, initially rejected by political leaders.
  • 03In the past three days, approvals increased, causing a rise in airstrikes and targeted killings.
  • 04Two strikes occurred on the report day, including one on a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis.
  • 05The military declined to comment; government offices denied blocking any assassination requests.
  • 06It is unclear if the recent escalation in Gaza will continue in the coming days.

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