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STANDARD INTELLIGENCE UNVERIFIED

Failed Israeli assassination attempt on Hamas deputy political bureau chief in Gaza

Oct 03, 2026 11:13 AM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine assassination,hamas,gaza,israel,leadership,failed-operation

Summary

Israeli military radio reported a failed attempt to assassinate Ali al-Amoudi, the deputy head of Hamas's political bureau. Al-Amoudi is described as effectively managing the enclave's operations following the death of Yahya Sinwar. This incident highlights continued Israeli efforts to decapitate Hamas leadership despite operational challenges.

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Report: Israeli attempt to kill senior Hamas official fails Israeli army radio said an attempt to assassinate Ali al-Amoudi, the deputy head of Hamas’s political bureau in Gaza, had failed. Israeli reports have described al-Amoudi as effectively taking over the running of the enclave from Yahya S...

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Attempted to assassinate senior Hamas official Ali al-Amoudi.

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