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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Strikes Target Senior Hamas Commanders in Gaza

Jun 04, 2026 01:35 PM CT Gaza Strip IDF, Hamas, Gaza, airstrikes, leadership decapitation

Summary

The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in Gaza targeting senior officials within Hamas's general security mechanism, resulting in the deaths of multiple commanders and nine Palestinians. This operation represents a continuation of Israel's targeted campaign against Hamas leadership structures, aiming to degrade the group's operational command capabilities amidst ongoing hostilities.

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Military targets commanders in Hamas's general security mechanism; Gaza medics report five members of same family killed The post Senior Hamas officials killed in Gaza strikes, IDF says; 9 Palestinians reported dead appeared first on The Times of Israel .

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Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted airstrikes targeting senior Hamas security officials.

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