"7. listopada sve je promijenilo" za UNRWA, kaže bivši direktor Philippe Lazzarini

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that it had killed two Palestinian militants linked to the October 7 massacre and subsequent attempts to harm Israeli civilians. The strikes occurred in separate locations in the Gaza Strip. One target was Mohammed Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala, a commander in Hamas's military wing, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades. According to the IDF, Hala had infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7 and was involved in weapons production and advancing Hamas's military presence in the region. The second strike targeted Ahmad Jabrin Tawqif Dalhan, a member of the al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). Dalhan was accused of advancing attacks against both IDF troops and Israeli civilians, violating a ceasefire agreement. The IDF stated that both individuals had recently attempted to attack Israeli forces or civilians and were therefore considered threats. The IDF conducted these operations using precision munitions and aerial surveillance to minimize risks to civilian populations. This comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with the IDF continuing to carry out targeted strikes against suspected militants. Earlier in the week, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced that they had killed two other terrorists believed to be involved in the smuggling of weapons and military equipment into Gaza. Basel Nabil Abd al-Rahman Kashta and Ahmad Raja al-Shaer were killed in a strike in Khan Yunis. The joint statement indicated that the operation aimed to eliminate an immediate threat to Israeli civilians and IDF personnel operating near the so-called Yellow Line, a de facto border between Israel and Gaza. Separately, the IDF released previously unseen documents attributed to Yahya Sinwar, the former leader of Hamas, two years after his death. These documents included instructions given to Hamas operatives involved in the October 7 massacre, urging them to document and broadcast their actions to instill fear among Israelis. Sinwar reportedly encouraged the use of graphic imagery, including scenes of violence against IDF soldiers and civilians, to maximize psychological impact. The IDF also shared footage of the operation that led to Sinwar's death, showing tank fire directed at the building where he was located and subsequent drone searches of the area. According to the IDF, Sinwar was killed during a firefight after he was found alone in a building following an initial exchange of gunfire. Additional documents revealed that Sinwar had misled Israeli authorities by appearing to favor a political resolution while secretly planning further attacks. He also anticipated potential involvement from other militant groups, including Hezbollah, and outlined strategies for expanding the conflict. In related developments, a letter written by Ibrahim Sinwar, the 10-year-old son of Yahya Sinwar, was disclosed. The letter expressed a desire to "shoot Jews" and included drawings of military installations and weapons. The IDF highlighted the letter as evidence of the influence of Hamas's ideology on young Palestinians. The letter was discovered by IDF soldiers in a building in Rafah, where Sinwar was killed. The content has sparked discussions about the broader implications of extremist propaganda on youth in the Gaza Strip.