IDF: We took out two top Hamas commanders

The Israel Defense Forces said one of its aircraft overnight struck and killed Zachariah Abu Ma’amar, a senior member of Hamas and head of its office for internal relations.

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The IDF also said one of its aircraft struck and killed Joad Abu Shmalah, the Hamas minister of economy in the Gaza Strip. He held security positions in Hamas and led a number of operations targeting Israeli civilians.

[Good news, if true. Battle reports should be taken with a little skepticism until verified. The Israelis seem to be focusing first on command-control and munitions locations, which is pretty much SOP in preparation for large-scale ground invasions. — Ed]

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