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Israeli special forces execute civilian in Gaza's Katiba district
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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On September 1, an Israeli special forces unit infiltrated the Katiba area of Gaza and carried out an extrajudicial killing, Shehab Wire reported. The operation marked a tactical shift from large-scale bombardment and tank assaults to targeted raids by commando troops deployed into civilian neighborhoods.
The incident occurred as international diplomatic efforts, including a ceasefire proposal by UN envoy Tor Wennesland, faced mounting challenges on the ground. The operation represented a new phase in military tactics employed during the ongoing conflict, with special forces units now conducting precision operations in populated areas rather than relying solely on airstrikes and armored advances.
