In a joint operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a founder of Hamas and head of its combat support headquarters, in Gaza City. Issa, who played a significant role in the October 7th massacre and was rebuilding Hamas’s organizational systems, was killed in an airstrike. Additionally, the IDF killed Abbas Al-Hassan Wahbi, a Hezbollah terrorist responsible for intelligence in the ‘Radwan Force’ Battalion, in southern Lebanon. Both actions were part of ongoing efforts to counter threats and rebuild capabilities.
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On Friday, the IDF conducted an airstrike in Gaza, successfully eliminating Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a senior Hamas terrorist crucial to the October 7 massacre and Hamas’s training infrastructure. Al-Issa, who had combat experience from Iraq and Syria, was a key figure in developing Hamas’s military capabilities and was one of the founders of its military wing. He was also the Head of the Training Headquarters and a member of Hamas’ General Security Council. This strike occurred amidst a week of intense operations by the IDF Southern Command, which targeted over 300 terror targets in Gaza.
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Following allegations of intentional IDF fire on Palestinian civilians at aid distribution sites, Israel’s Military Advocate General initiated an investigation into potential war crimes. This investigation was spurred by claims of deliberate attacks against civilians seeking humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Both the IDF and Prime Minister Netanyahu have rejected the accusations. The probe is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding these incidents.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), under the direction of Defense Minister Israel Katz, launched a significant attack on multiple targets in Tehran. These targets included the Basij headquarters, Evin Prison, and a prominent countdown clock symbolizing Iran’s stated intention to destroy Israel by 2040. The operation seemingly aimed to aid the escape of political prisoners, with no reported injuries among them. The destruction of the clock, located in Palestine Square, represents a direct challenge to Iranian rhetoric and the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
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Overnight, Israeli Defense Force fighter jets targeted and destroyed an occupied command center in Tehran, resulting in the death of Ali Shadmani. Shadmani, Chief of Staff and key advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, commanded both the Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian army. His appointment followed the earlier elimination of his predecessor in the opening stages of Operation “Like a Lion”. This strike represents a significant blow to Iran’s military leadership.
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Following a series of Israeli airstrikes, the IDF declared “full aerial superiority” over Tehran, targeting over 20 Iranian military and Quds Force headquarters. These attacks, part of Operation Rising Lion, destroyed a third of Iran’s missile launchers and struck key Iranian nuclear sites and infrastructure. The escalation prompted retaliatory Iranian missile strikes on Israel, resulting in civilian casualties on both sides. Israel maintains its operation will continue until the perceived Iranian military threat is neutralized.
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For the first time, an IDF Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued a Persian-language evacuation warning to Iranians. The urgent notice specifically targeted individuals at Iranian weapons manufacturing facilities and associated sites. It urged immediate evacuation and a prohibition on returning until further notice. This unprecedented communication directly addressed Iranian citizens, prioritizing their safety.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the discovery and identification of Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’s Gaza military leader, and Mohammad Sabaneh, commander of Hamas’s Rafah Brigade, within a tunnel beneath Khan Younis’s European Hospital. Sinwar’s death, previously reported in May, was confirmed through DNA analysis; the bodies were found alongside other unidentified remains and various personal effects. The IDF claims this discovery supports their accusations of Hamas utilizing civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, for military purposes, a claim Hamas denies. Independent verification of these claims remains impossible.
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Following a terrorist attack, the Golani Brigade initiated an operation on Wednesday, encircling the European Hospital in the “Triangle” neighborhood of Jenin. Simultaneous fighting occurred in the surrounding area, including near the Jenin School. The operation focused on locating and recovering the bodies of terrorists within a network of underground tunnels beneath the hospital. This action was part of a larger counter-terrorism effort.
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Following a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation, the body of Thai hostage Pinta Nattapong was recovered from the Gaza Strip. Intelligence gathered from a Shin Bet interrogation, along with information from the Hostage Task Force and IDF Intelligence Directorate, enabled the operation. Nattapong’s identity was confirmed by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, and Israeli officials are coordinating a repatriation ceremony before his remains are returned to Thailand. Despite this recovery, 55 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, prompting renewed calls for their return.
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John Q. Hosedrinker