Israeli forces say they killed Turkish NGO leader and a Hamas commander in Gaza
The Israeli army announced that a strike in Khan Younis killed Saqr Nabil Musa Qais, head of the Turkish humanitarian group Deniz Feneri, and that a separate strike eliminated a Hamas armed-wing commander.
The Israeli defence forces reported that a strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis killed Saqr Nabil Musa Qais, the director of the Turkish humanitarian organisation Deniz Feneri. In its statement, the army alleged that Qais maintained connections with senior Hamas leaders and Turkish authorities, but offered no proof. The same day, the military said a separate strike in the Khan Younis area eliminated a commander of Hamas's armed wing.
These actions are part of the broader Israeli campaign in Gaza, which the army says has resulted in more than 74,000 Palestinian fatalities and over 175,000 injuries since the conflict began in October 2023. The claims highlight the ongoing targeting of individuals the Israeli side links to Hamas, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact on aid workers. No independent verification of the accusations was provided. The incident underscores the heightened tension between Israel and entities it deems affiliated with Hamas.
Why it matters
It shows Israel targeting aid workers it alleges are linked to Hamas, raising humanitarian and legal concerns.
How this story developed
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