Senior Hamas Terrorist Killed in Raid at Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

By Yoni Weiss

The IDF reported Monday afternoon that in a raid conducted in the morning at Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital, troops successfully neutralized a high-ranking Hamas terrorist.

Faiq Mabhouh, who held a prominent position as the head of operations within Hamas’s internal security force, was discovered armed and in hiding within the Shifa compound. The IDF stated that Mabhouh was actively involved in promoting terrorist activities from within the hospital complex.

During an attempted arrest, an exchange of gunfire occurred, resulting in Mabhouh’s death, as confirmed by the IDF.

Additionally, troops uncovered a cache of weapons in a nearby room during the operation.

According to both the IDF and the Shin Bet, Mabhouh was tasked with coordinating various Hamas units throughout the Gaza Strip, including during periods of conflict.

As the head of operations for internal security, Mabhouh played a significant role in overseeing a clandestine police force primarily responsible for suppressing political dissent within Gaza, as reported by the European Council on Foreign Relations.