'Israeli' army claims killing of Hamas sniper commander in Gaza
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- 'Israeli' forces say they killed a senior Hamas sniper commander in northern Gaza.
- The claim could not be independently verified as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip.
The 'Israeli' army said it killed the head of a Hamas sniper unit in the Beit Hanoun Battalion during operations in the northern Gaza Strip.
In a statement, the army said the target was responsible for directing sniper attacks against 'Israeli' forces operating in the area. It said the strike took place amid ongoing ground and air operations in and around Beit Hanoun.
Claim without independent confirmation
The army did not provide evidence to support its claim, and no immediate comment was available from Hamas. Independent verification was not possible due to restrictions on access and continued fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas has not released details about losses among its ranks, while Palestinian sources reported additional martyrs and injuries from overnight strikes in northern Gaza.
Escalation in northern Gaza
Beit Hanoun has been a focal point of intense military activity in recent weeks as 'Israeli' forces push deeper into northern Gaza. The area has seen repeated bombardment and ground incursions, contributing to mounting civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Health authorities in Gaza say hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent days, many of them civilians, as the war continues with no immediate prospect of de-escalation.
