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Israeli Political Leadership Approves More Targeted Killings in Gaza After Recent Pause
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First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago
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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