Hamas Deputy Commander Killed in Gaza Strike: Reactions and Scrutiny
Last week, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) successfully eliminated Salah al-Din Za’ara, a high-ranking Hamas terrorist. Za’ara, killed on July 24, 2025, served as the deputy commander of the Al-Furqan Battalion. Prior to this role, he commanded the battalion’s combat support company. He was responsible for orchestrating numerous terror attacks targeting both Israeli civilians and IDF forces within the Gaza Strip.