Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Commander Linked To Deaths Of 21 IDF Soldiers In Gaza
Khalil Abd al-Nasser Muhammad Khatib, a cell commander in Hamas' Al Mawasi battalion, eliminated by the Israeli Defence Forces. Khalil was behind the deaths of 21 IDF Soldiers.
World News: Khalil Abd al-Nasser Muhammad Khatib, a cell commander in Hamas' Al Mawasi battalion, eliminated by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Friday.
Hamas Cell Commander Killed in Israeli Strike
IDF troops identified the terrorist and then directed an aircraft which struck and eliminated him.
Khalil commanded the terrorist cell that launched anti-tank missiles at buildings where IDF troops were operating and at an IDF tank squad securing the force in the Al Mawasi area on January 22, 2024, resulting in the death of 21 soldiers.
IDF shared a social media post on Sunday conforming the elimination of Khalil.
Hamas Commander Killed
The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza in order to remove any threat posed to Israeli civilians.
Published By : Rishi Shukla
Published On: 1 June 2025 at 20:10 IST