17.02.2025 15:01
In an attack by the Israeli army targeting a vehicle in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, Hamas commander Mohammed Shahin was killed. It drew attention that Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges, left the courtroom for about 20 minutes during the attack due to an "emergency security meeting."
According to a report by the Lebanese official agency NNA, an Israeli army drone targeted a vehicle in the northern city of Sidon, resulting in the death of Hamas commander Muhammed Shahin.
THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED
Following the attack near the Sidon Municipal Stadium, ambulances and fire crews were dispatched to the scene. Images shared with the press and on social media showed that the targeted vehicle was completely burned.
ISRAELI CHANNEL HEADLINE: "ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT"
In a report by Channel 12, which broadcasts in Israel, it was indicated that the attack was an assassination attempt, stating that "a Hamas official" was targeted. The Lebanese Ministry of Health also confirmed that one person was killed in the attack.
HAMAS STATEMENT
A source from Hamas, who requested to remain anonymous, stated that Hamas commander Muhammed Shahin was in the vehicle.
CLOSE TO THE DEPUTY HEAD OF THE POLITICAL BUREAU
It was stated that Shahin was close to Salih al-Aruri, the Deputy Head of Hamas's Political Bureau, who was killed in an attack by Israel in Dahiye, south of Beirut, on January 2, 2024.
THE TIMING IS SIGNIFICANT
According to the Israeli press, it was noted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges, left the courtroom for about 20 minutes during the attack due to an "emergency security meeting."