Israel Announces Death of Islamic Jihad Leader in New Airstrike

The Israeli Army has announced the death of an Islamic Jihad leader during a bombardment at dawn on Thursday in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the 'Arrow and Shield' operation, which has already killed several members of the armed group in recent days.

As confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attack has ended the life of Ali Ghali, whom it accuses of being behind the launch of the recent projectiles from the Strip.. Two other men have also died, according to the IDF also members of Islamic Jihad, who were at the home at the time.

The Palestinian agency Wafa had previously reported three citizens killed in the attack, where according to the media there are also several injured, some seriously.. The Palestinian Interior Ministry has confirmed that emergency services are on the scene to treat the injured.

In addition, the agency has reported that other attacks have hit an uninhabited house in Bani Suheila, on the outskirts of Khan Yunis, and an empty piece of land between the two towns.