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Hamas claims months of deception preceded capture of its Gaza intelligence chief
Ynetnews • • world
Key Points:
- Hamas is investigating how Israeli forces captured Muin al-Arabid, a senior Hamas internal security official in Gaza, in an operation reportedly involving months of preparation, undercover activity, local informants, and sedative-laced ammunition.
- The raid, which took place Tuesday, involved Israeli operatives posing as aid workers and stall vendors to gather intelligence, culminating in a firefight that wounded al-Arabid and killed his wife, with two of his sons also wounded.
- Hamas sources allege that multiple teams, including undercover personnel armed with concealed weapons, participated in the operation, with a second team intercepting al-Arabid as he tried to escape through the rear of his home.
- The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the capture, stating the operation targeted Hamas’ internal security head to disrupt planned terrorist attacks and Hamas control in northern Gaza, with no Israeli casualties reported.
- The operation was supported by intensive Israeli air strikes in the area, aimed at neutralizing threats during the raid and withdrawal, despite calls to avoid strikes in Gaza.
