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IDF Drone Strike in Jenin Kills Two Senior Hamas Members, Four Fighters

Aug 17, 2024, 06:57 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a drone strike targeted a vehicle in Jenin, West Bank, resulting in the deaths of two senior Hamas members, Ahmed Abu Ara and Raafat Dawasi. The operation, conducted in collaboration with Shin Bet, aimed to eliminate individuals involved in planning a shooting attack in the Jordan Valley. The strike, which occurred in a crowded street, involved two missiles and resulted in the deaths of four Palestinian fighters, according to reports. Hamas confirmed the deaths of its senior members, who were involved in terrorist activities and the production of explosives.