IDF confirms death of Hamas, al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades commanders in Tulkarem airstrike

The IDF publishes footage of this morning’s drone strike in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, in which several Palestinian gunmen including top commanders were killed.

Among those killed was Ashraf Nafeh, who was the commander of Hamas in Tulkarem.

The IDF says Nafeh was responsible for preparing and planting explosive devices to be detonated against troops as well as participating in other attacks.

Nafeh was also involved in recruiting Hamas members, and he was in contact with Hamas officials abroad, the IDF says.

Also among the dead is Muhammad Awad, also known as Abu Abdo, the commander of the al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades in Tulkarem.

The IDF says Awad was involved in shooting attacks and raising money for terror activities in Tulkarem.

During the raid, troops shot several gunmen in clashes and destroyed explosive devices planted under roads, the military adds.

במהלך המבצע, כלי טיס מאויש מרחוק תקף מחבלים מארגוני הטרור במרחב, בהם מבוקשים שקידמו והוציאו לפועל פעולות טרור נגד כוחות צה״ל ומדינת ישראל ממרחב מחנה טול כרם>> pic.twitter.com/aRzRgjHGF5

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