On Wednesday, three sons of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed by an Israeli airstrike. The three were killed when their car was bombed in Gaza’s Al-Shati camp. According to reports, at least three of Haniyeh’s grandchildren were also killed in the strike. Upon hearing of their death, Haniyeh, who resides in Qatar, said ‘I thank God for this honour that he bestow upon us the martyrdom of my three sons and some grandchildren.’
The targeted killing of high-level Hamas operatives is an extremely complex operation, and a tactic that Israeli forces specialise in. It requires accurate intelligence and quick action using precision weapons – often fired from drones – that are able to hit a target without killing innocent bystanders.
Israel believes that persistent military pressure is the only way to get Hamas to soften its demands
The killing of Haniyeh’s sons was reportedly carried out without first informing the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu or the defence minister Yoav Gallant.
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