Israel confirms Hamas deputy military commander killed in Israeli strike

Hamas deputy military commander was at the top of Israel's most-wanted list, together with the head of Hamas' military wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades.

Published on: Mar 27, 2024, 24:52:18 IST

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Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed in an Israeli strike this month, Israel's military spokesperson said on Tuesday, confirming reports from earlier in the month.

Israel's military spokesperson said on Tuesday, confirming reports from earlier in the month. (File) (REUTERS)

"We have checked all the intelligence," Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement. "Marwan Issa was eliminated in the strike we carried out around two weeks ago," he said.

There was no immediate comment from Hamas.

Issa was at the top of Israel's most-wanted list together with Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, and Hamas' leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, who are believed to have masterminded the group's Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel that triggered the Gaza war.

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