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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Conducts Targeted Strikes Against Hamas Commanders in Gaza

Aug 19, 2026 11:32 AM CT Gaza Strip IDF,Hamas,Gaza,airstrikes,commander-killed

Summary

The Israeli Defense Forces executed separate airstrikes in the Nuseirat and Tuffah areas of Gaza, targeting two Hamas commanders. One of the targeted individuals was reportedly involved in the October 7 attacks. This operation represents a continuation of Israel's military campaign against Hamas leadership within the Gaza theater.

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The IDF said that it targeted two Hamas commanders in separate strikes against the Nuseirat and Tuffah areas in Gaza, with one of them having participated in the October 7th Massacre.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted targeted airstrikes against Hamas commanders in Nuseirat and Tuffah.

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