The leader of the extremist group Hamas was injured in an Israeli missile attack in Gaza City. According to Hamas officials, the attack, which took place on Saturday, only caused minor injuries to the right hand of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. The airstrike created a large hole in the roof of a three-story apartment building and injured at least 15 people. Israeli missile attacks began on August 21, two days after a bomb explosion on a bus in Jerusalem killed 22 people, and so far, 11 Hamas militants have been killed in these attacks. The Israeli army stated that the aim of the attack was to kill Hamas leaders who were reportedly meeting to plan new attacks. Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Prime Minister who resigned early Saturday, said this attack showed that Israel is unwilling to take steps towards peace.
Leader of the Extremist Group Hamas Injured in Israeli Missile Attack in Gaza City - 2003-09-06
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the leader of Hamas, was injured in an Israeli missile strike in Gaza, which also injured 15 others. The attack is part of a series of Israeli strikes following a deadly bombing in Jerusalem. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the challenges to peace efforts in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, leader of Hamas, was injured in an Israeli missile attack in Gaza City. The attack was part of a series of strikes following a deadly bombing in Jerusalem.
- The attack injured 15 people and caused minor injuries to Yassin.
- Israeli strikes began after a bus bombing in Jerusalem killed 22 people.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that opposes Israel's existence and has been involved in numerous conflicts with Israel.
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