Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander Sharif Al-Hasnat in Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hamas commander Sharif Al-Hasnat during a targeted operation. The IDF stated Al-Hasnat directed efforts to restore Hamas' subterranean tunnel networks. Concurrently, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported that Israeli military operations killed 19 Palestinians over the past 24 hours. Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security assessment in the West Bank, noting a "dramatic increase" in settlement activity and ordering the destruction of militant infrastructure in northern Samaria refugee camps.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Gaza Strip, Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: assassination
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 20
Source: Just Security