Israeli air strike kills top Hamas official
Colonel Wael El-Ledawi, head of the service in central Gaza, and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq were both killed in the attack as they travelled in a vehicle through Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza. Israeli military confirmed it had carried out a strike against a Hamas militant, but had not confirmed any further details. Israel has accused many of the force of being members of the Hamas armed wing who posed threats to Israel and its forces inside Gaza.
- ▪Colonel Wael El-Ledawi, head of the service in central Gaza, and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq were both killed in the attack as they travelled in a vehicle through Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza.
- ▪Israeli military confirmed it had carried out a strike against a Hamas militant, but had not confirmed any further details.
- ▪Israel has accused many of the force of being members of the Hamas armed wing who posed threats to Israel and its forces inside Gaza.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 30 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says — Dawn
- ▪ Israel to allow international force into Gaza: Official — Channel NewsAsia
- ▪ Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says — Daily Maverick
- ▪ Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Gaza kills two Hamas security officials — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Israeli strike kills a top Hamas security official in Gaza, medics and police say — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Israeli air strike kills head of Hamas-led police force, medic and police officer — The Globe and Mail
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Israeli air strike kills top Hamas officialTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPosted Sun 26 Jul 2026 at 9:05pmSun 26 Jul 2026 at 9:05pmSun 26 Jul 2026 at 9:05pmA Palestinian boy runs past the site of an Israeli strike on an apartment in Gaza City on Saturday. (Reuters: Dawoud Abu Alkas)abc.net.au/news/israeli-air-strike-kills-top-hamas-official/106960120Link copiedShareShare articleAn Israeli air strike has killed a senior officer of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service in the Gaza Strip along with his associate. Colonel Wael El-Ledawi, head of the service in central Gaza, and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq were both killed in the attack as they travelled in a vehicle through Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza.
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