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Israel Says Senior Hamas Member Seized as Strikes Kill Three During Gaza Raid
Katz announced that the IDF conducted an operation near the American Hospital in western Gaza City targeting a senior Hamas figure, as part of ongoing military activity in Gaza.
Conflicting reports from Al-Hadath and witnesses described either an Israeli special-forces unit or an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia attempting to capture a member of the Hamas-controlled security apparatus in Al-Katiba.
Heavy exchanges of fire preceded Israeli aircraft launching at least 15 airstrikes, with some Palestinian accounts estimating above 18, while local media reported between three and eight people killed.
The IDF confirmed the operation, stating no troops were trapped or injured as drones operated overhead and the incident neared its conclusion with forces in control.
During a visit to Netiv HaAsara, Katz reiterated that Israel will maintain a presence in the Gaza Strip to secure western Negev communities until Hamas is disarmed.
The Hebrew state claims to have arrested a "high-ranking terrorist" of the Islamist movement during the rare bombardment of Gaza City on Tuesday, an episode Hamas has not confirmed.