Israeli military kills Hamas commanders in strikes in Gaza city Video

The Israeli military said it carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza city that killed several Hamas members, including a commander in the group’s communications unit.

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said Ahmed Abu Khdeira, described as a commander in Hamas’ communications unit, was killed in a strike on April 14. The military alleged he had been involved in planning imminent attacks against Israeli forces, Caliber.Az reports via IDF.

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The IDF also said that in a separate strike on April 13, two individuals identified as Islam Hisham Riyad Kanita and Mahmoud Hamed Youssef Hamdouna, described as members of Hamas’ production unit, were killed. According to the military, they were involved in efforts to rebuild the group’s military capabilities.

The Israeli military said the strikes were conducted using precise munitions and aerial surveillance in an effort to minimize civilian harm.

It added that Israeli forces remain deployed in the area and will continue operations against what it described as immediate threats.

By Sabina Mammadli