The Israeli military announced early Friday that it had killed the head of the Hamas network in the West Bank city of Tulkarm during a targeted operation.
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified the Hamas operative as Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi. The military did not provide immediate details about the nature of the strike or the specific circumstances surrounding Oufi’s death.
“This operation is part of our ongoing efforts to dismantle Hamas infrastructure in the West Bank,” said an IDF spokesperson, speaking on condition of anonymity as per military protocol. “Oufi was a key figure in coordinating Hamas activities in the region.”
Palestinian officials have not yet commented on the Israeli military’s claim. The situation in Tulkarm remains tense, with local sources reporting increased Israeli military presence in the area following the operation.
