Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Gaza as Military Arrests Hamas Militant
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the arrest of Moein al-Arabid, head of Hamas's General Security and intelligence operations in Gaza.
- Israeli forces struck targets in Gaza following a covert operation to detain the Hamas militant, resulting in the deaths of four people, including women and children, and wounding at least 18 others.
- Reports indicate that the operation aimed to prevent attacks by Hamas and defend Israeli security forces, with efforts described as proactive against Hamas militants.
- A ceasefire in Gaza since October 2025 has not stopped Israeli strikes, with over 1,300 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers killed since then as Israel continues to counter Hamas militants.
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Three people were killed on Tuesday in Gaza during an Israeli operation to arrest a senior Hamas official, during which bombings of rare intensity in recent weeks have been carried out, according to local authorities.
Israeli press and sources in the enclave point out that the bombings took place as a result of an operation to infiltrate a unit that managed to escape, which could be composed of members of local collaborating militias with Israel.
The Israeli Defense Minister claimed that a "high-ranking terrorist" had been arrested, without giving further details of his identity or the circumstances of his arrest.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said a senior Hamas fighter had been captured, while Hamas official Ismail al-Tawbah said an Israeli special force attempted to conduct an operation in Gaza City before being detected.
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