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Israel kills Hamas operative Walid Haniyeh during Gaza protest

6/28/2026

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Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in a Gaza strike.
The killing was announced during Gaza’s first large-scale “Day of Rage” protest against Hamas rule.
Israeli officials said Haniyeh had recently tried to recruit new Hamas operatives and led training for Nukhba units.
Authorities also stated he commanded the October 7 raid and helped direct the abduction of Israeli civilians to Gaza.

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Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in a Gaza strike.
The killing was announced during Gaza’s first large-scale “Day of Rage” protest against Hamas rule.
Israeli officials said Haniyeh had recently tried to recruit new Hamas operatives and led training for Nukhba units.
Authorities also stated he commanded the October 7 raid and helped direct the abduction of Israeli civilians to Gaza.