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הערכה

The elimination of Ismail Masri removes a senior figure responsible for coordinating attacks against IDF soldiers and rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities in Rafah. His role in military security and counterintelligence made him a key asset for Hamas. The strike signals continued Israeli targeting of Hamas's brigade-level leadership in southern Gaza.