Senior Hamas Commander killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza

Tel Aviv: In a significant development, a senior operative of Hamas, who held the position of Brigade commander of al-Qassim Brigade, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

The Hamas commander, identified as Abdul Fattah Amin Maali, was killed on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike that targeted his location in Gaza. This development marks a significant blow to Hamas, as Maali held a crucial position as the Brigade commander of al-Qassim Brigade.

Maali, known for his close association with Yahya Ayyash, one of the founders of the al-Qassim Brigades and an expert bomb maker, played a significant role in carrying out various operations for Hamas. Ayyash, infamous for his involvement in numerous suicide bombings during the 1990s, was the brain behind these attacks.

Yahya Ayyash, recognized as the chief bomb maker for Hamas, was assassinated by Israeli intelligence in 1996. His demise marked a significant blow to Hamas at the time.

Abdul Fattah Amin Maali, who had previously been imprisoned in Israel for his involvement in terror attacks, emerged as a prominent figure within Hamas after his release from prison. Taking command of the al-Qassim Brigades, Maali orchestrated the October 7 attacks on Israel, resulting in the tragic loss of 1,200 lives.