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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Israeli Airstrike Eliminates Hamas Internal Security Chief in Central Gaza

Jul 26, 2026 08:51 AM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine Israel,Hamas,Gaza,airstrike,degradation

Summary

Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in central Gaza, killing the head of internal security for Hamas and another official. This operation targets Hamas's internal command structure, contributing to the ongoing degradation of the group's operational capabilities in the region.

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The head of internal security for Hamas in central Gaza was among the dead.

Sources (1)

T2 Al Jazeera
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted an air strike targeting Hamas security leadership in central Gaza.

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