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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-31 at 18:02
HEADLINES
1. Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander in Precise Airstrike
2. Major Hamas Leaders Killed in Underground Hospital Attack
3. Israel Vows to Target All Hamas Leaders Responsible
The time is now 02:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today at two in the afternoon, Israel’s military confirmed the elimination of Hamas’ top military commander, Mohammed Sinwar, in a precise airstrike in Khan Younis. The operation was carried out jointly by the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet security agency, targeting an underground command center situated beneath the European Hospital. According to officials, the strike was based on extensive intelligence and involved complex decision-making to minimize civilian harm, with hospital operations remaining unaffected. Alongside Sinwar, two other high-ranking Hamas commanders, Mohammad Shabaneh of the Rafah Brigade and Mahdi Kuara of the South Khan Younis Battalion, were also killed. Both had participated in planning the October 7 attacks and orchestrated operations against Israeli forces. Sinwar, who became the head of Hamas’s military wing following the elimination of Mohammed Deif, was a key figure in the organization’s strategic planning and was involved in the notorious abduction of Gilad Shalit in 2006. Israeli officials have vowed to continue targeting senior Hamas leadership, with Defense Minister Israel Katz declaring that Israel’s long arm will reach all those responsible for the atrocities of October 7, wherever they are. This operation marks a significant escalation in Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas’s military infrastructure, especially its underground command centers. The targeted strike underscores Israel’s commitment to precision and intelligence-driven tactics in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. The situation remains tense, with reports of sporadic rocket fire from Gaza and ongoing security alerts across southern Israel.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
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