Hamas claims killing three Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza

Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said on Monday its fighters killed three Israeli soldiers and “rescued” Palestinians held by Israeli forces in a house in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.

In a



statement, Al-Qassam said its members “stabbed and killed three Israeli soldiers who were on a mission to protect a building.” It added that Hamas fighters also seized the Israeli soldiers’ weapons and freed several Palestinians held captive.