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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he authorized strikes against Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, following a fatal shooting in Jerusalem claimed by the Palestinian militant group.
“In response to the deadly attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu directed all security agencies to prepare for potential actions against Hamas leaders,” stated a joint announcement from Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz.
“Today at noon, due to an operational opportunity, the prime minister and the defence minister decided to proceed with the directive issued last night.”
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The armed faction of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a shooting attack in Jerusalem that resulted in six fatalities.
The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades released a statement on Telegram stating: “The Al-Qassam Brigades claims responsibility for the shooting attack that occurred yesterday (Monday) morning… near the Ramot settlement junction, on the lands of our cherished Jerusalem.”
