Two top Hamas commanders, including the head of Hamas Arial Forces, killed in Gaza airstrike.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
10:40 AM – Saturday, October 14, 2023
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the death of two Hamas commanders amid a strike on Gaza.
On Saturday, the IDF said that it killed Merad Abu Murad, who was the head of the Hamas aerial system, and Ali Qadi, a company commander of a commando force while the strike on Gaza’s headquarters was underway.
According to statements released by the IDF, Murad “took a big part in directing terrorists during the massacre.”
The IDF also stated that it hit dozens of other places that belong to the Hamas commando forces.
Reportedly, the IDF arrested at least 25 Hamas members on just Friday night, which included two senior members.
The defense forces claim it is nearing the end of preparations for a “significant ground operation” in Gaza.
Additionally, they added in a statement that they are preparing to “expand the offensive” by implementing a “wide range of offensive operational plans,” including a “joint and coordinated attack from the air, sea, and land.”
They continued by stating that they are finalizing a draft of hundreds of thousands of reservists, while the logistical directorate works to ensure that troops have all they need for the expected ground operation.
“IDF battalions and soldiers are deployed all over the country and are prepared to increase readiness for the next stages of the war, with an emphasis on a significant ground operation,” it read.
Even though Israel has warned Gaza residents to evacuate before the IDF invasion, Hamas has urged its citizens to ignore the statement and to stay in Gaza.
The IDF stated that Hamas reportedly placed roadblocks so citizens could not leave Gaza before the strike.
The order to evacuate from the north was issued by Israel’s military in order to reduce civilian losses in the conflict against Hamas.
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New details are coming in from Gaza; the IDF informed that Murad Abu Murad, who was the head of Hamas’s aerial system, was killed and Ali Qadi, a commando force commander, was also killed in the course of the attacks on several Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip. #Israel#Gaza
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The deaths of the two Hamas commanders come as tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated in recent days.
The Israeli military stated that the strikes were a response to a rocket attack from Gaza that targeted the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. The rocket was intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.
In addition to targeting Hamas commanders, the IDF said that its airstrikes hit multiple Hamas targets, including a weapons manufacturing site, a rocket launch site, and a military post.
Hamas, on the other hand, accused Israel of carrying out a massacre and warned of retaliation. Hamas spokesperson, Fawzi Barhoum, stated that Israel “will pay a heavy price” for its actions.
The violence in Gaza has resulted in multiple casualties, with reports of civilian deaths and injuries. The situation has raised concerns among the international community, with calls for de-escalation and a return to negotiations.
The United States, the European Union, and the United Nations have all expressed concerns over the situation and called for restraint.
The recent escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas is a reminder of the ongoing conflict and the complex dynamics in the region. Efforts towards a peaceful resolution and a lasting ceasefire are crucial in order to prevent further loss of life and suffering.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is important for all parties involved to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy in order to de-escalate tensions and work towards a peaceful resolution.
