Israel tightens pressure on Hamas with targeted airstrike against senior leader Izz al-Din Kassab
Izz al-Din Kassab, a high-ranking Hamas official, in an airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Kassab was the Head of National Relations in Hamas' political bureau. According to the IDF, he was responsible for coordinating with other factions in Gaza and directing military relations.
The IDF stated on X, «ELIMINATED: Izz al-Din Kassab, Head of National Relations in Hamas' Political Bureau. Kassab was a member of Hamas' political bureau and was responsible for national relations within the organization, overseeing the coordination and connection between Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza.» The post also mentioned that Kassab directed terrorist attacks against Israel.
The attack comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The IDF reported that Hezbollah fired over 4,400 projectiles toward Israel in the past month. They also discovered more than 3,000 explosive devices and dismantled 2,500 anti-tank missiles and RPGs in the same period. The IDF claimed to have eliminated over 1,500 terrorists since the conflict began.
In a separate incident, the IDF found a statue of Adolf Hitler and Nazi symbols in a civilian home in Lebanon, reinforcing their assertion that Hezbollah aims to annihilate Israel.
Hamas confirmed Kassab's death but disputed his high-ranking status, describing him as a local official rather than a central decision-maker.
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