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WATCH: IDF kills four Hamas terrorists, destroys Gaza rocket launchers in strikes

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The IDF reported conducting strikes in northern Gaza over the past week, resulting in the deaths of four Hamas terrorists.
  • The military confirmed the destruction of several missile launchers used by the organization.
  • The targeted terrorists included a platoon commander and anti-tank operatives, all members of Hamas's military wing.

The Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday that it conducted strikes across the northern Gaza Strip over the past week, resulting in the deaths of four Hamas terrorists and the destruction of multiple missile launchers. The military identified the deceased terrorists as Sameh Abu Kamil, a Hamas platoon commander; Akram Ashraf Hamad Labad, a sniper; and Wael Mahmoud Ali and Muaz Mohammad Hassan Ahmad, both anti-tank operatives.

According to the IDF, all four individuals were members of Hamas's military wing, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades. The military stated that these terrorists had been advancing attacks against Israeli troops operating in the area. Footage released by the IDF reportedly shows one of the terrorists being killed in a precision strike, with civilian traffic visible nearby.

In addition to the counter-terrorism operations, the IDF also confirmed on Wednesday that it had struck and destroyed rocket launchers and launch shafts earlier in the week. The military's announcement detailed the destruction of terror rocket launchers, underscoring ongoing efforts to degrade Hamas's offensive capabilities.

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