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Israeli Drone Strike in Qaffin Kills Hamas Commander and Four Others in West Bank

Aug 3, 2024, 07:31 AM

Israeli forces conducted a significant military operation in Tulkarm, West Bank, resulting in multiple airstrikes. On Saturday morning, an Israeli drone struck a vehicle carrying a Hamas commander and four other individuals in the town of Qaffin, killing all five. The strike targeted a terrorist cell en route to an attack, according to the IDF. The deceased included Haythem Balidi, a local Hamas military chief. Following the airstrike, Israeli ground forces entered Tulkarm to conduct a major anti-terrorism operation, leading to numerous arrests and further clashes.