Palestinians inspect the damage after an overnight Israeli airstrike in Gaza on October 27, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. ©Photo by AFP
The Israeli army and Shin Bet announced on Friday the killing of Izz al-Din Kassab, a key figure in Hamas' political bureau and head of its national relations, in an airstrike on Khan Younes.
As the head of national relations, Kassab coordinated connections between Hamas and other militant organizations in Gaza, wielding influence over the organization’s strategic and military relations.
In his role, Kassab had authority to direct attacks against Israel, making him a significant operational figure. He was one of the last senior members of Hamas' political bureau remaining in Gaza.
Kassab’s assistant, Ayman Ayesh, was also killed in the strike.
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