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IDF Airstrike in al-Shati Kills 7 Aides of Former Hamas Leader Haniyeh

Aug 19, 2024, 06:47 PM

Reports from Gaza indicate that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike resulting in the deaths of seven individuals associated with former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. These individuals, reportedly Haniyeh's personal entourage and security, were targeted in the al-Shati area of Gaza City. The strike has been confirmed by Hamas, and Israeli media describes the men as Haniyeh's former bodyguards.