Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
Israeli special forces captured Muin al-Arabid, the head of Hamas's internal security service, during a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday. Shin Bet agents tracked al-Arabid for several days before seizing him at a villa, where he was wounded. Israeli airstrikes provided cover for the troop withdrawal and killed four people, according to Palestinian officials and Reuters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the capture may provide valuable intelligence. Hamas has warned that the operation threatens to collapse a shaky, US-brokered ceasefire.
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- ✓ Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security service in Gaza City.
- ✓ Four people were killed by Israeli strikes during the operation.
- ✓ The raid took place on Tuesday.
- ✓ Shin Bet tracked Muin al-Arabid for days before capturing him at a villa.
What changed
Israeli forces captured Hamas internal security chief Muin al-Arabid during a special forces raid in Gaza City.
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Israel captures Hamas security chief Muin al-Arabid in Gaza City raid
Israeli special forces captured Muin al-Arabid, the head of Hamas's internal security service, during a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday. Shin Bet agents tracked al-Arabid for several days before seizing him at a villa, where he was wounded. Israeli airstrikes provided cover for the troop withdrawal and killed four people, according to Palestinian officials and Reuters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the capture may provide valuable intelligence. Hamas has warned that the operation threatens to collapse a shaky, US-brokered ceasefire.
Why it matters
The raid represents a rare deep penetration into the Gaza Strip amid an ongoing conflict. This operation occurs as Israel continues striking the territory despite ceasefire efforts. The capture of a high-ranking security official may disrupt Hamas internal command and control.
What is confirmed
- Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security service in Gaza City.
- Four people were killed by Israeli strikes during the operation.
- The raid took place on Tuesday.
- Shin Bet tracked Muin al-Arabid for days before capturing him at a villa.
Still unconfirmed
- Shin Bet used a disguised vegetable truck and a white van to execute the capture.
- The captured official was wounded during the raid.
What to watch next
- Hamas response to the breach of the ceasefire
- Intelligence disclosures resulting from the interrogation of Muin al-Arabid
- Further Israeli special forces operations in Gaza City
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (13)
- BBC — Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
- Reuters — Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as military says it arrests Hamas militant
- The New York Times — Israeli Operation in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say
- i24NEWS — Hamas’s Worst Fear Takes Shape In Gaza City - Analysis
- Ynetnews — Surveillance, timing and a white van: how Shin Bet captured Hamas’ Gaza City security chief | Watch
- www.yahoo.com — Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
- www.aol.com — Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City
- www.goulburnpost.com.au — Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid
- www.ynetnews.com — Disguised vegetable truck, point-blank fire: how Israel captured Hamas' internal security chief
- www.hindustantimes.com — Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'we are not retreating' during Gaza visit
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- www.union-bulletin.com — Hamas warns of Gaza ceasefire collapsing after Israeli raid
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