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Hamas commander said seriously hurt in Sidon strike
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Lebanese media outlets report that the intended target of an alleged Israeli drone strike near the coastal city of Sidon was a Hamas official.
The reports name him as Nidal Hleihil.
According to the Annahar outlet, two missiles struck Hleihil’s car as he left his house and headed to his vehicle.
The report says he was seriously injured in the strike.