In a significant blow to Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have captured Mu’in al-Arabid, identified by Israeli officials as the head of Hamas’s General Security Apparatus, during a daring raid deep within Gaza territory. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, stating, “A senior Hamas terrorist was arrested, and this is our policy: We do not wait for threats. Instead, we pursue Hamas terrorists, thwart them, and destroy their terrorist infrastructure.” The IDF conducted airstrikes to cover the withdrawal of forces, reporting no Israeli casualties. This capture occurs amidst escalating international pressure for Hamas to disarm, with former Trump administration officials like Jared Kushner advocating for Israel to “finish the job” in Gaza, emphasizing that any peace plan hinges on Hamas’s genuine demilitarization and the destruction of its infrastructure. Minister Katz reiterated Israel’s commitment to remaining in Gaza until it is demilitarized and all terrorist tunnels are eradicated, warning of severe repercussions for any attempts to bypass the established security zone.
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