Posted on 10/17/2023 8:25:08 AM PDT by Red Badger
One of Hamas' top military commanders has been killed in a Israeli airstrike in central Gaza, according to a statement from Hamas.
Ayman Nofal was a member of Hamas' General Military Council and the commander of a brigade, the group said. He is the highest-ranking Hamas death since the war began.
The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Securities Authority confirmed the strike in a statement, calling Nofel "one of the most dominant figures" in Hamas and a close associate of Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’ military wing.
"In the past, Nofal was responsible for overseeing the manufacturing and developing of weapons, promoted and took part in many terrorist attacks, and was also involved in planning the abduction of Gilad Shalit," the statement said.
Shalit, an Israeli soldier, was taken hostage by Hamas in 2006 and held for five years. He was released in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Nice. Looks like the idf are going through a checklist
Congratulations to Israel.
Congratulations to Israel.
Play stupid games.
Congratulations to Israel. Keep it going.
I heard this guy’s number two man resigned so he can spend more time with the family.
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The good news... There’s now an opening for the next maniacal lunatic who wants to get killed by Israel. Any takers?
Good times!
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