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IDF kills Hamas commander, attacks weapons production site near aid center in Gaza strikes

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The IDF killed a Hamas commander responsible for weapons production and struck a facility near an aid distribution point in Gaza.
  • The military stated Hamas systematically uses civilian infrastructure for terrorist plots and violates ceasefires.
  • Hamas health officials reported two killed in IDF strikes, including a child, and at least six wounded.

The Israeli military announced it killed Ismail Abu Pul, a commander at Hamas's weapons production headquarters, in an airstrike in the Al-Maghazi area of Gaza. Pul was involved in producing charges and anti-tank missiles for the organization. The IDF also attacked the production site itself, which it stated was established near an aid distribution point for an international organization.

The military described the site's location as an example of Hamas's systematic use of civilian infrastructure to promote and execute terrorist plots against IDF forces and Israeli citizens. The IDF also accused Hamas of systematically violating the ceasefire and attempting to restore its military capabilities.

Earlier on Sunday, Hamas health officials reported that two people, including a 4-year-old boy named Mohammad Abdel-Salam Taha, were killed in separate IDF strikes. They also stated that flying debris wounded at least six others. A second airstrike reportedly occurred in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

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