Hamas Senior Commander Bilal Martyred in Israeli Airstrike

Bearue Report
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A senior Hamas commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, the Israeli military claimed Wednesday.
Commander Bilal, who served as a platoon commander in Hamas’s elite Nukhba Force, was targeted in the aerial attack, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.
The Israeli military claimed that Bilal had led operations in two key Israeli areas, though specific details about the operations were not immediately provided.
Hamas’s Nukhba Force is considered the movement’s elite commando unit and has been involved in numerous operations against Israeli targets.
The airstrike that killed Bilal occurred in southern Gaza, according to the Israeli military statement.
Israeli forces have intensified operations against Hamas military commanders and infrastructure in Gaza in recent months as part of ongoing hostilities between the two sides.
Hamas has not yet issued an official statement confirming Bilal’s death or providing details about his role within the organization.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides, with international organizations calling for ceasefires and humanitarian access to affected areas.
Gaza’s health ministry typically announces casualty figures from Israeli military operations, though verification of specific incidents often takes time.