🪖 IDF ELIMINATES SENIOR HAMAS OPERATIVES: The IDF eliminated Nihad Riyad Abd al-Rahim Arouq, a platoon commander in Hamas’ Shati Battalion who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.
Arouq trained terrorists throughout the war and attempted to advance attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. He was eliminated in a precise aerial strike after being assessed as a threat to forces operating in Gaza.
The IDF and Israel Security Agency also eliminated Anas Mahmoud Ahmed Hamdan in Khan Yunis. Hamdan was described as Mohammed Deif’s right-hand man, a Hamas company commander and a close aide to Deif and Rafaa Salameh.
Hamdan played a central role in holding Israeli hostages, transferring them and preparing their return during hostage-release agreements. He documented hostages during Hamas release ceremonies and was involved before the war in the captivity of Avera Mengistu.
During the war, he directly participated in holding hostages, supported senior Hamas commanders, conducted propaganda operations and later trained terrorists and advanced attacks against Israeli troops and civilians. The IDF described his elimination as a significant operational milestone.
An interceptor was separately launched toward a false target in the southern Gaza Strip. No sirens were activated, and the IDF said there was no suspicion of a security incident.
🤝 MOROCCO JOINS GAZA STABILIZATION FORCE: Morocco formally joined the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with senior Moroccan officers integrated into the force’s headquarters to prepare for deployment.
The Moroccan contingent is expected to assist in securing humanitarian-aid distribution and training Palestinian volunteers designated to serve in the Palestinian police force.
⚖️ INDICTMENT FILED IN IDO ZOLDAN MURDER: The Military Prosecution filed a murder-equivalent charge against Shadi Juma’a for his alleged role in the November 2007 shooting attack that killed Ido Zoldan.
According to the indictment, Juma’a and two accomplices prepared a vehicle and equipment, waited beside a major road and agreed to confirm that their intended victim was Jewish. After identifying Zoldan’s vehicle, one accomplice opened fire at close range before the three fled.
Juma’a was recently released from Palestinian Authority detention and arrested in central Qalqilya on May 26, 2026, during a joint IDF, Israel Security Agency and Gideonim Unit 33 operation.
The Military Prosecution said it remained in continuous contact with the Zoldan family throughout the proceedings.
May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion. And may HaShem avenge his blood.
🚓 POLICE INVESTIGATE INCIDENT NEAR GUSH JUNCTION: Police said an Israeli driver arrived at Tomer Farm and began filming before becoming involved in an argument with a local youth.
The driver allegedly entered his vehicle and lightly struck the youth, who did not require treatment. A female resident then approached the vehicle, and police said the driver continued moving while she held onto it, dragging her several meters and causing light injuries.
The 90-year-old suspect was detained for questioning, and his vehicle was impounded. The source described him as a left-wing activist and the injured woman as a settler. The investigation remained ongoing.
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