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Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike, Officials Say
The Israeli military said the strike was part of a wider campaign against senior Hamas figures and cited precision munitions to limit civilian harm.
- On Monday night, the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet killed Ahmad Batash, commander of Hamas's Jabaliya Battalion, in a northern Gaza strike. Batash oversaw weapons logistics and coordinated attacks, which the military claimed violated the ceasefire.
- Targeted operations against Hamas commanders have accelerated, with the military eliminating at least five senior figures in command or force-building roles this week to degrade the group's leadership structure. This extends a campaign underway since the October 2025 ceasefire.
- Earlier this week, the military confirmed the killing of Nael Abu Obeid, Rafah Brigade commander, and Mohammad Yazouri, Khan Yunis Brigade commander, in separate strikes. Both were responsible for directing terror plots and rebuilding the group's military capabilities.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed the operation, stating, "no terrorist is immune and Hamas will not be in Gaza." They emphasized precision munitions and surveillance to minimize civilian harm.
- The campaign continues amid a complex political calendar, with Netanyahu's coalition facing elections in October against an opposition led by former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Disarmament talks remain frozen despite the strikes.
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