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Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike, Officials Say
The IDF and Shin Bet said the strike targeted a senior Hamas figure who helped direct Oct. 7 attacks and rebuild the brigade's forces.
- On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli Security Agency killed Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade, in a strike in the southern Gaza Strip.
- The targeted elimination extends a campaign to degrade Hamas' military structure steadily working through senior commanders since the ceasefire took effect in October 2025.
- Previously commanding the Tel al-Sultan and Yibna battalions, Abu Obeid was "responsible for managing the activities of the brigade's terrorists," though security forces noted that "prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians."
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz defended the operation, stating "no terrorist is immune and Hamas will not be in Gaza" while affirming the policy to eliminate threats without attacking civilians.
- With Israeli forces controlling more than 70% of Gaza, this strike highlights ongoing ceasefire fragility and stalled disarmament efforts ahead of Israel's scheduled October 27 elections.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right10Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Right
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- 59% of the sources lean Right
59% Right
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C 18%
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