The IDF recently announced the death of Rawhi Mushtaha, the head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip. Mushtaha, known for his role in Hamas’s General Security Mechanism, was considered a key figure in the Hamas political bureau and played a significant role in the organization’s activities against Israel.
Alongside Mushtaha, Sameh al-Siraj and Sami Oudeh were also killed in an airstrike conducted by the Israel Air Force. The operation targeted a fortified underground compound in northern Gaza, which served as a command and control center for Hamas.
Hamas attempted to conceal the eliminations
Interestingly, Hamas chose not to disclose the deaths of these senior operatives to prevent morale loss among its members. The compound where the leaders were hiding had been equipped to provide long-term shelter.
Despite his military involvement, Mushtaha also held key administrative roles within Hamas, such as overseeing civil governance and prisoners’ affairs. His death marks a significant blow to the organization’s leadership structure.
Overall, the operation underscores Israel’s commitment to targeting Hamas leaders and disrupting their activities in the region.