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IDF Conducts Targeted Strikes in Gaza, Fails to Assassinate Hamas Spokesman

Jul 10, 2026 12:39 AM CT Gaza Strip Israel,Gaza,Hamas,Targeted Killing,IDF,Proxy Warfare

Summary

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) executed drone strikes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including an Islamic Jihad commander and a Hamas sniper. The operation included a failed attempt to assassinate Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh's spokesman, Hassem Qassem, whose bodyguard was killed instead. This event represents a continuation of routine Israeli military operations and targeted killings within the Gaza conflict theater.

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Gaza source says Hassem Qassem not in vehicle when it was struck by drone, bodyguard slain; IDF says strikes this week killed Islamic Jihad commander, Hamas sniper, Oct. 7 terrorist The post 6 said killed by IDF in Gaza; Israel tries, fails to assassinate Hamas spokesman appeared first on The Tim...

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Conducted drone strikes killing six targets, including an Islamic Jihad commander and Hamas sniper; attempted but failed to assassinate Hamas spokesman Hassem Qassem.

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STANDARD Israeli airstrike targets Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem in Gaza City

"Event 8 describes an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem. The NEW EVENT describes the outcome of this specific operation, confirming that the strike failed to assassinate Qassem but resulted in the death of his bodyguard and other targets. The new event is the direct consequence and detailed report of the action initiated in Event 8."