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Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, announced the capture of a senior Hamas commander during a raid by Israeli special forces and an Israel-backed Palestinian militia in Gaza City, though the commander's identity was not disclosed.
- Concurrent Israeli air strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least three children and a woman, with heavy bombardment reported in western Gaza City causing significant destruction.
- The Israeli operation targeted a senior Hamas internal security official, but the mission was reportedly exposed, leading to casualties on both sides, including members of the Israeli special forces unit.
- The Israeli military confirmed striking multiple targets in Gaza to neutralize threats but stated that none of its troops were injured during the operation.
- The ongoing conflict follows the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken.
