Israel arrests Hamas security chief in Gaza operation

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Israeli special forces arrested the head of Hamas internal security in Gaza City on September 1, 2026, resulting in multiple casualties.

•Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security office during a ground operation in Gaza City on September 1, 2026.
•Palestinian medical officials reported at least 4 Palestinian deaths, including 2 children and 1 woman, during the incursion.
•The arrested Hamas official was accused by Benjamin Netanyahu of helping hide hostages and attempting to restore Hamas governance.
•Hamas condemned the action as a serious crime and a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

•On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Israeli special forces entered a building in Gaza City to arrest the head of Hamas internal security.
•Israeli special forces transported the arrested Hamas security chief to Israel for interrogation.
•Benjamin Netanyahu stated the captured individual was responsible for hiding hostages and accumulating military strength.
•Palestinian medical officials in Gaza reported at least 4 deaths, including 2 children and 1 woman, from Israeli airstrikes during the incursion.
•Palestinian residents in the Katiba area of western Gaza City reported heavy bombing and the destruction of 2 vehicles.
•Ismail Al-Thawabta of the Gaza government news office claimed the Israeli operation was exposed and resulted in deaths among the Israeli special forces.
•Hamas condemned the Israeli operation as a serious crime and a violation of the ceasefire.

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Benjamin Netanyahu

"He is one of the highest-ranking leaders of Hamas and is responsible for hiding and transporting our hostages."

เขาเป็นหนึ่งในผู้นำระดับสูงที่สุดของฮามาส และส่วนรับผิดชอบต่อการซ่อนและขนย้ายตัวประกันของเรา

Ismail Al-Thawabta

"Israeli special forces tried to carry out a security operation in Gaza City, but the unit was exposed during the mission."

หน่วยกองกำลังพิเศษอิสราเอลพยายามทำปฏิบัติการทางความมั่นคงในเมืองกาซาซิตี้ แต่หน่วยดังกล่าวถูกเปิดโปงขณะปฏิบัติภารกิจ

Benjamin Netanyahu(เบนจามิน เนทันยาฮู)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Israel.

Ismail Al-Thawabta(อิสมาอิล อัล-ธาวับตา)

Spokesperson for the Gaza government news office administered by Hamas.

Hamas(ฮามาส)ℹ️

A terrorist organization and governing body in Gaza that condemned the Israeli operation as a crime.

Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️

The state whose special forces conducted the arrest operation in Gaza.

Shin Bet(ชินเบท)ℹ️

The Israeli security agency that revealed the arrest of the Hamas security chief.

The news organization that received information from Palestinian security sources.

Gaza(กาซา)

The region where the military operation took place.

Gaza City(กาซาซิตี้)ℹ️

The city where the arrest of the Hamas security chief occurred.

Katiba(คาติบา)

An area in western Gaza City where heavy bombing was reported.