The United States has officially confirmed that Israel carried out a targeted strike resulting in the death of Marwan Issa, the deputy commander of Hamas’ military wing in the Gaza Strip. The operation took place more than a week ago, but details had remained shrouded in secrecy until now.
Marwan Issa was a key figure within Hamas and was reportedly
behind the October 7 attacks on southern Israel. His demise marks a
major blow to the terrorist organization. The US National Security
Adviser, Jake Sullivan, emphasized that justice would also come for other
top leaders who are currently in hiding, likely deep within the Hamas tunnel
network.
During a call between US President Joe Biden and
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two leaders discussed
Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Biden reaffirmed Israel’s right to
pursue Hamas, the group responsible for what he described as the “worst
massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust.” The ongoing conflict has
seen significant progress against Hamas, with numerous battalions broken and
thousands of fighters, including senior commanders, neutralized.
As the situation unfolds, tensions remain high in the
region, and the international community closely monitors further
developments. Marwan Issa’s death adds another layer of complexity to the
already volatile Middle East crisis.