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Monday, January 27, 2025
IDF says it killed Hamas leader in Tulkarem drone strike as it expands West Bank op
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe IDF says that it carried out a drone strike in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, killing the local head of Hamas as it it expanded its West Bank operation to the city.
A joint statement from the IDF and the Shin Bet says they targeted Ihab Abu Atwi. Another Hamas operative was also killed in the strike, the IDF says.
Palestinian news agency Wafa identifies the second man as Ramez Damiri.
The IDF says Abu Atwi was involved in numerous attacks against Israelis, including a shooting attack on a car in July 2024 that wounded three people.
The statement says large forces have moved into the city, expanding the operation that began last week in Jenin.
The IDF publishes footage of the drone strike.
בפעילות משותפת של צה"ל ושב"כ מוקדם יותר היום, כלי טיס של חיל האוויר תקף במרחב טולכרם שבחטיבת אפרים וחיסל את איהאב אבו עטיוי, אשר שימש כראש התארגנות הטרור של ארגון הטרור חמאס בטולכרם, יחד עימו חוסל מחבל נוסף >> pic.twitter.com/2n1XoRYBiB
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) January 27, 2025
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