In Targeted Strike, IDF Eliminates Senior Leadership Of Hamas In Qatar

JERUSALEM (VINnews) —The IDF and Shin Bet, with the assistance of the Air Force, carried out a targeted strike this afternoon (Tuesday) against the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization.

According to new details emerging about the daring air operation which took place 1800 km from Israel, approximately 15 fighter jets participated in the strike, more than 10 aerial munitions hit the target within seconds of each other,  and only one target was attacked. Aerial refueling was carried out during the operation, and all pilots landed safely back in Israel.

According to a joint statement from the IDF and Shin Bet:
“The leadership members who were targeted have led the terrorist organization’s activities for years and are directly responsible for orchestrating the October 7th massacre and managing the war against the State of Israel. Prior to the strike, measures were taken to minimize harm to uninvolved civilians, including the use of precision weaponry and additional intelligence.”

“The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to operate decisively to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization, which is responsible for the October 7th massacre.”

The Iraqi outlet Sabrin News reported that the target of the strike was a Hamas command center in the city, and a source in Gaza reported that senior officials of the terrorist organization were the intended targets. Unconfirmed reports say that all the leaders were present at a meeting and that they had all been eliminated in the strike.

The members of Hamas’ leadership council living abroad include:

Mohammed Darwish, who serves as the head of Hamas’ Shura Council;

Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader in Gaza and head of the organization’s negotiation team;

Zaher Jabarin, Hamas leader in the West Bank;

Nizar Awadallah, a senior Hamas official in Gaza;

and Khaled Mashal, considered the leader of Hamas abroad.

In recent days, the Chief of Staff has issued a threat to Hamas leaders living abroad. In a situation assessment held at the Northern Command on Sunday afternoon, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated, following the elimination of Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson of Hamas’ military wing:
“Most of Hamas’ leadership has been eliminated, and this is only the beginning. Most of what remains of the Hamas regime resides abroad — and we will reach them too.”

Zamir added:
“The IDF operates offensively, with initiative and operational superiority across all arenas and at all times. This operation is part of a series of significant IDF strikes in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and other areas. We are surprising, initiating, and reaching every target to ensure the security of Israel’s citizens.”