Israel: Commander of Hamas Air Force in Gaza Killed

The Israeli army announced on Friday, December 7, that Nidal al-Najjar, the head of Hamas's air force in Gaza and responsible for the group's air defense unit in Gaza City, has been eliminated as a result of a precise operation by the Israeli army and air force. According to the Israeli army's statement, al-Najjar was one of the architects of Hamas's air assault on Israel during the terrorist attack on October 7 (October 15, 1402 in the Iranian calendar). The statement adds that al-Najjar was among the leaders and orchestrators of attacks on Israel and its army in Gaza, targeting Israeli soldiers using suicide drones. During the terrorist attack on October 15 of last year, Hamas killed over 1,200 residents, mostly civilians, and took more than 250 others, including women, children, and the elderly, hostage. In response to this attack, Israel launched an invasion of Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas and recovering the kidnapped hostages. Reports indicate that the Gaza war, which began with Hamas's terrorist attack on Israeli citizens, has so far resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and the displacement of residents in the region. While about 100 hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners during a temporary ceasefire late last autumn, around 100 remain in Hamas captivity, and reports suggest that some of them have been killed. Hamas is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Japan, and several other countries. Trump appointed a Lebanese-American businessman as senior advisor for Middle Eastern affairs. The U.S. described the release of a Hamas hostage video as a reminder of the group's horrific actions. A look at the foreign policy of Donald Trump, the elected President of the United States. After Hezbollah accepted a ceasefire, Biden is increasing pressure on Hamas. Reactions in the U.S. to the ceasefire in Lebanon: a step towards reducing tensions in the Middle East.