🎯 HAMAS HOSTAGE COMMANDER ELIMINATED AS GAZA FORCE AND DIPLOMATIC MOVES ADVANCE
🎯 HAMAS COMMANDER INVOLVED IN HOLDING ISRAELI HOSTAGES ELIMINATED: The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) eliminated Anas Mahmoud Ahmed Hamdan in a precise aerial strike in Khan Yunis.
The source described Hamdan as Mohammed Deif’s right-hand man. He was a Hamas company commander, a close aide to senior Hamas commanders Mohammed Deif and Rafaa Salameh, and a central figure in holding Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Hamdan participated in processes connected to transferring hostages and returning them to Israel during hostage-release agreements. He was also responsible for propaganda operations within Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade and documented hostages during release ceremonies.
Before the war, Hamdan was involved in the captivity of Avera Mengistu. During the war, he was directly involved in holding Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity.
More recently, Hamdan trained Hamas terrorists and worked to advance attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. The IDF said he posed a threat to troops operating in Gaza.
The IDF described his elimination as a significant milestone against a terrorist who played a central role in supporting and securing senior Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 massacre.
🛡️ INTERCEPTOR LAUNCHED AT FALSE TARGET OVER SOUTHERN GAZA: An interceptor was launched toward a false target in the southern Gaza Strip.
No sirens were activated in accordance with protocol. The IDF said there was no suspicion of a security incident, and the launch remains under review.
📍 MOROCCO JOINS GAZA INTERNATIONAL STABILIZATION FORCE: Morocco formally joined the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with senior Moroccan officers integrated into the force’s headquarters to begin deployment preparations, according to the Peace Board.
The forthcoming Moroccan contingent is expected to help establish a secure environment for humanitarian-aid distribution and provide professional training to Palestinian volunteers designated to serve in the Palestinian police force.
🚔 90-YEAR-OLD ACTIVIST DETAINED AFTER WOMAN DRAGGED BY VEHICLE: Police received a report that a vehicle struck a woman at Tomer Farm near Gush Junction.
According to the preliminary investigation, an Israeli driver arrived at the site and began filming. An argument developed with a local youth, after which the driver entered his vehicle and lightly struck the youth, who did not require medical treatment.
A female resident then approached the vehicle to question the driver. Police said he continued driving while she held onto the vehicle, 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 remains ongoing.
🔸 COLOMBIA TO WITHDRAW FROM ICJ CASE AGAINST ISRAEL: The office of Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Esperanza announced that Colombia will withdraw its intervention in South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
The announcement followed a meeting between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and designated Colombian foreign minister Bola Escobar.
“Colombia will return to a responsible position in the international arena,” the incoming administration said.
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