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Hamas confirms top commander killed in Gaza strike
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Hamas announced the death of Farah Hamed, a top commander and Military Council member of its al-Qassam Brigades, according to Middle East Eye. The West Bank-based operative was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza. Hamas did not provide additional details about the circumstances or timing of the strike.
Hamed had participated in previous prisoner exchanges involving Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit's capture and release. His death comes as Israel has intensified military operations targeting Hamas leadership in Gaza. The loss of senior commanders has weakened the group's command structure during the conflict, though Hamas has continued to maintain operational capacity despite sustained Israeli pressure and airstrikes.
