In an extremely precise airstrike last night (Sunday), the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ismail Ismail Barhoum, the new Hamas Prime Minister in Gaza. Barhoum replaced the previous Prime Minister Issam al-Dalais, who was eliminated a few days ago. The terrorist who was killed had been responsible for Hamas’s finances in Rafah.
The exact moment of the airstrike was captured on an Al-Jazeera camera. The channel’s reporter Rami Abu-Taima was preparing for a broadcast, when suddenly a huge explosion was seen and heard behind him.
Watch the Footage of Barhoum’s Elimination:
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“Cynical Use of an Active Hospital”
The Hamas Prime Minister was located in the area of the ‘Nasser’ hospital in Khan Yunis. His elimination was carried out after an extensive intelligence process and with the use of precision weapons designed to minimize harm to the surrounding environment.
The IDF spokesperson stated that Hamas uses civilian infrastructure, putting the Gazan population at great risk. “The cynical use of an active hospital as a hideout for planning and executing murderous terror attacks violates international law. The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to act against the Hamas terror organization and eliminate any threat to Israeli civilians,” it was reported.
The elimination of Ismail Barhoum marks a significant blow to Hamas leadership. The strike underscores Israel’s ongoing efforts to target key figures within the terror organization while minimizing collateral damage.
