Israel's military and the Shin Bet domestic security agency said in a joint statement on November 4 that Jamal Abu Saeed, who led operations for Hamas's military intelligence branch, was killed in a strike on Gaza City, according to 新华网. The statement said the attack was carried out on November 1.
According to the same statement, Abu Saeed held several senior roles in Hamas in recent years. His duties included overseeing the training of Hamas members outside the Gaza Strip and serving as commander of an anti-tank unit, 新华网 reports. The statement also said he handled the group's contacts with a number of countries and described him as a significant strategist for Hamas.
The announcement gives Israel's account of the strike and of Abu Saeed's position within the organization. The reporting cited by 新华网 does not include a response from Hamas or independent confirmation of the details in the joint statement.
Watch for Hamas's response to the announcement and for further statements from the Israeli military on operations in Gaza.
