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IDF Attempted to Assassinate Sinwar's Successor Ali al-Amoudi in Gaza, Reports Say

The IDF carried out a strike in the Gaza Strip targeting the deputy head of Hamas's political bureau, with the outcome of the attack not yet known.


The IDF carried out an overnight strike in the Gaza Strip in an attempt to assassinate Ali al-Amoudi, deputy head of Hamas's political bureau and the successor to Yahya Sinwar, Kan 11, Reshet 13, and N12 reported. According to the reports, the results of the strike are not yet known.

According to N12, al-Amoudi is regarded by Israeli security officials as the most powerful figure in the Gaza Strip. He was released from Israeli prison as part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange and led Hamas's media division prior to the war, rising through the leadership ranks following the assassinations of other top commanders throughout the conflict.

Further details have not yet been released.

Sources: כאן 11, רשת 13, N12 — פוליטי-ביטחוני

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