Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on July 25, 2025 that it had killed Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of Hamas’s Counter‑Intelligence Directorate within its General Security Apparatus, in a targeted airstrike in northern Gaza Strip. His unit oversees counter‑espionage, protecting Hamas officials and assets across Gaza and beyond (Xinhua News).
The IDF further stated that the strike was coordinated with ground forces and was part of broader operations targeting dozens of Hamas sites, including tunnels, weapons depots, missile launch posts, and militant cells (The Siasat Daily).
Palestinian authorities, through WAFA, reported that Israeli air raids also hit a school in Gaza City used as a civilian shelter—resulting in at least five civilian deaths and dozens wounded (Xinhua News).
Background & Broader Context
- This strike is part of a larger campaign across Gaza, involving multiple ground divisions and sustained air operations that reportedly expanded into Gaza City in recent days (The Siasat Daily).
- The Israeli offensive intensifies as humanitarian conditions in Gaza deteriorate—with evacuations underway in regions like Deir al-Balah and mounting warnings from international agencies about civilian suffering amid stalled ceasefire negotiations (apnews.com).
