Israeli strike kills a top Hamas security official in Gaza, medics and police say
An Israeli airstrike in Deir Al-Balah killed Colonel Wael El-Ledawi, the head of Hamas’s internal security service in central Gaza, and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas militant but gave no further details. The strike adds to more than 1,190 Palestinian deaths reported since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire began, while near‑daily Israeli attacks continue.
- ▪Colonel Wael El-Ledawi and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in central Gaza.
- ▪The Israeli military confirmed the strike was against a Hamas militant but did not identify the individuals.
- ▪Since the ceasefire took effect, Gaza health officials report over 1,190 Palestinian deaths, mostly civilians.
- ▪Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza during the same period.
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
- ▪ Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Gaza kills two Hamas security officials — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Israeli air strike kills top Hamas official — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ 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 strike kills a top Hamas security official in Gaza, medics and police saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jul 26, 2026, 06:25 PMUpdated Jul 26, 2026, 06:25 PMSet as preferred sourceCAIRO, July 26 - An Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed a senior officer of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service in the Gaza Strip and an associate as they travelled in a vehicle through Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza, medics and police officials said.The strike killed Colonel Wael El-Ledawi, head of the service in central Gaza, and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq, medics and the Hamas-run interior ministry said.The Israeli military said it had carried out a strike against a Hamas militant, without further details.Israel has killed dozens of members of the Hamas-led…
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