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Gaza City: Two killed in airstrike – Israel says they were Hamas members

Israel confirms the strike on a vehicle in Tel al-Hawa. Medics report two dead and 13 injured; the alleged Hamas roles have not been independently verified.

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map of Gaza City symbolizing the airstrike in Tel al-Hawa
map of Gaza City symbolizing the airstrike in Tel al-Hawa

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Israeli account

The IDF identified those killed as Mahmoud Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawar. It says they developed weapons and prepared attacks in the technical section of Hamas’s military wing; Israel describes the action as a targeted operation against a threat.

Gaza/Palestinian account

Al-Shifa Hospital and local medics reported two dead and 13 injured after the strike. Hamas generally accuses Israel of continuing to violate the ceasefire, but has so far not confirmed the names or military roles of the two people killed.

Neutral editorial assessment

AP, Reuters and the IDF confirm the strike and two deaths. The injury toll comes from medics. The affiliation, roles and specific activities of those killed are based solely on IDF statements and have not been independently verified.

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