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Jordan News
12 hours ago
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- Jordan News
Israeli Occupation Announces Assassination of Hakam Al-Issa in Gaza - Jordan News
Israeli Occupation Announces Assassination of Hakam Al-Issa in Gaza The Israeli occupation army announced the assassination of Hakam Al-Issa, describing him as one of the founding members of Hamas and the last of the movement's senior leaders and its military wing within the Gaza Strip. اضافة اعلان The army stated that Al-Issa was killed in an airstrike targeting the Al-Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City last night. It added that Al-Issa held the position of Head of the Support and Training Center in the Al-Qassam Brigades.
International Business Times
13 hours ago
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- International Business Times
Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa: Hamas Leader and Oct. 7 Mastermind Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Israeli officials announced on Saturday that their military "eliminated" a key founding member of Hamas and the chief architect of the October 7 assault. Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was killed in a precision airstrike carried out by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, IDF said. Al-Issa was among the last surviving final leaders of Hamas' military wing and a key figure in orchestrating the October 7 attack that ignited the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. "Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis," said an IDF post on X. Israel Takes Its Revenge Al-Issa was considered a "vital source of knowledge" for Hamas and had held several senior roles within the organization before the October 7 attack, including serving as the Head of the Training Headquarters. He played a major role in restoring Hamas' internal structures that had been weakened in recent months. Al-Issa also co-founded the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades' military academy, where he trained thousands of militants and helped shape the strategic framework of Hamas' military wing, according to the Jerusalem Post. He moved to Gaza from Syria in 2005 and was reportedly accompanied by his wife and grandson at the time of the airstrike. Another Major Blow for Hamas Issa's death comes just after the Israel Defense Forces announced they had eliminated the leader of a violent Palestinian jihadist faction accused of abducting and executing Hamas hostages taken during the October 7 attack. Asaad Abu Sharia, the commander of the Mujahideen Brigades, was targeted and killed in a coordinated operation in Gaza City by the IDF and Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency. The IDF also conducted an airstrike last month on a hospital in Gaza, killing senior Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar. Sinwar had been hiding in tunnels beneath the facility, and dramatic footage showed IDF troops pulling his body from the rubble.
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First Post
15 hours ago
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- First Post
Israel confirms killing Hamas co-founder Muhammad Issa Al-Issa in Gaza City strike
The IDF confirmed the killing of Hamas's co-founder, Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, in an Israeli strike over the Gaza City on Friday. Al-Issa was touted as one of the masterminds of the Oct 7 attacks. read more The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Israel Securities Authority (ISA) confirmed on Friday that Hamas 's co-founder, Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. In a statement on the matter, the IDF said that Al-Issa was hit in the area of Sabra within the city. 'Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was a key source of knowledge and one of the last remaining senior Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip who held high-ranking positions before October 7th, 2023,' the IDF said. In its statement, the Israeli military described Al-Issa as a senior figure in the militant group's military wing. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He was considered the founder of both Hamas itself and Hamas' military wing. IDF noted that at the time of his death, Issa was serving as the head of its combat support. Apart from this, he was also a member of Hamas' General Security Council. IDF noted that in the past, Al-Issa 'played a significant role in the planning and execution of the brutal October 7th massacre ,' but neglected to share what role he played. Hopes for a ceasefire look bleak Israel has essentially managed to eliminate the top brass of Hamas in its months-long war in Gaza. The war started days after Hamas conducted a surprise attack on October 7 in southern Israel, killing 1,200 people. Apart from this, the Palestinian militant group also took over 200 people as hostages , some of whom are still under its captivity. In retaliation, Israel declared war on Hamas and has killed more than 56,000 people and has left thousands more wounded in Gaza as of now. The coastal enclave is also facing a shortage of crucial resources like food, water and medical supplies. While both sides agreed to a brief ceasefire in two instances, hopes for the end of the war started fading. In light of this, on Friday, US President Donald Trump indicated that a ceasefire might come into play within the next week . However, it was not clear whether it would be a temporary or permanent ceasefire, or if any prisoner exchanges would be involved, like in past temporary ceasefire agreements. The IDF noted that during the war between Israel and Hamas, Al-Issa worked to rebuild Hamas' organisational systems that were damaged in Israeli strikes. The IDF also mentioned that Al-Issa had advanced attacks against Israeli citizens and IDF troops in Gaza. The Israeli military went on to vow to 'locate and eliminate all terrorists from the different terrorist organisations who took part in the brutal October 7th massacre.'
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Hakham Al-Issa, alleged October 7 mastermind and Hamas leader, killed in Gaza strike, claims IDF
The Israeli military has confirmed the killing of senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa in an airstrike in Gaza City. Al-Issa, a founding member of both Hamas and its military wing, was reportedly targeted in a joint operation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency on Friday in the Sabra neighbourhood. Hamas co-founder Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza: IDF(X/@IDF) According to the IDF, Al-Issa was one of the last remaining senior Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip and served as the head of Hamas' combat support headquarters. He played a major role in Hamas' military planning and was involved in building and training its forces. The Israeli military said that Al-Issa helped in planning the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which killed over 1,200 people and led to the kidnapping of more than 250 others. While the IDF did not provide specifics about his role, officials said he continued to help coordinate attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers in recent days. Also Read | Israel Army admits 'complete failure' in Hamas Oct 7 attack: 'IDF failed' 'Eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa—one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis. The IDF & ISA will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre,' the IDF posted on X. The IDF described Al-Issa as 'a key source of knowledge' and said he had been working to rebuild Hamas' damaged organisational network in Gaza. Meanwhile, Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. According to Gaza's civil defence agency cited by news agency AFP, 37 people were killed on Saturday, including at least nine children. Also Read | Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in underground tunnel hours before October 7 attacks | Video Airstrikes struck several areas, including a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City and a house in Jabalia. Two civilians were also reportedly killed while waiting for food aid in the Netzarim corridor. Hopes for a ceasefire agreement in coming week On the diplomatic front, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that a ceasefire deal could be possible within the coming week. 'We're working on Gaza and trying to get it taken care of,' The Associated Press quoted Trump as saying. A US official told the AP that Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is expected to visit Washington next week for discussions on the Gaza conflict, Iran, and other key issues. The official spoke anonymously as they were not authorized to speak publicly. Talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled several times since the breakdown of the last ceasefire in March. About 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with fewer than half believed to be alive.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hamas co-founder killed in Gaza: IDF says it has eliminated Hakham Al-Issa; planned, executed October 7 attacks
The Israeli military on Sunday confirmed the killing of a senior Hamas figure, Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, in an airstrike in Gaza City. The operation, carried out jointly with the Israel Security Agency, targeted Al-Issa in the Sabra neighbourhood on Friday. Described as one of the last remaining senior Hamas commanders in the Strip, Al-Issa was a founding member of both Hamas and its military wing, and served as head of its combat support headquarters. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Al-Issa played a 'significant role' in orchestrating the October 7 attacks that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead and saw over 250 hostages taken. Although the IDF did not detail his exact involvement in the assault, officials claimed he had continued to help plan attacks on Israeli civilians and troops in recent days. He was also said to be involved in attempts to restore Hamas's operational structure, which has been severely damaged by Israeli strikes during the ongoing war. — IDF (@IDF) The IDF also announced the killing of another militant figure, Abbas Al-Hassan Wahbi, from Hezbollah's Radwan Force Battalion, in southern Lebanon. Wahbi had allegedly overseen intelligence operations and was engaged in weapons transfers, which Israel said violated prior understandings with Lebanon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. Gaza's civil defence agency reported 37 deaths across the enclave on Saturday, including at least nine children. Airstrikes hit multiple areas, including a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City and a home in Jabalia, where three children were among the casualties. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal said two additional civilians were killed while waiting for food aid in the Netzarim corridor. France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that Paris, alongside Europe, was prepared to help secure food aid distribution to Palestinians, amid concerns that armed groups were seizing relief supplies. However, he gave no specifics on how such security would be implemented. Efforts to broker a new ceasefire are reportedly underway. Qatar, working alongside the US and Egypt, said it was trying to build on the momentum from the recent truce with Iran to push forward negotiations in Gaza. Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari warned against squandering this opportunity.
