Israeli strike kills a top Hamas security official in Gaza, medics and police say
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An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed a senior officer of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service and an associate. The strike occurred in Deir Al-Balah on Sunday, as reported by medics and police. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli airstrike kills a senior Hamas security official.
Medics and police officials reported the incident.
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Medics and police officials reported the incident.
The Straits Times- Israeli airstrike kills a senior Hamas security official.
- The official was part of the Hamas-run internal security service.
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Loaded language removed<p>CAIRO, 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.</p>
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Medics and police officials reported the incident.
The Straits TimesAn Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed a senior officer of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service in the Gaza Strip.
The Straits TimesThe airstrike also killed an associate of the senior officer.
The Straits TimesThe killings occurred as the individuals travelled in a vehicle through Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza.
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