Hamas leader killed in Israeli attack; FPLP reports three more deaths in Beirut

Hamas reported that an Israeli attack this Monday, 30, resulted in the death of its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, along with his wife, son and daughter.

The attack took place in a residence inside a Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Tire, in southern Lebanon. The attack is part of the escalation of Israeli military operations in the region, which target groups allied with Iran.

Or Palestinian militant group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) also reported that three of its leaders were killed in another Israeli attack, which hit the Kola district of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. This is the first recorded attack within Beirut city limits since the start of the current Israeli offensive.

Details of the attacks

According to the statement issued by Hamas, the attack that killed Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin and his family was carried out in the early hours of Monday and directly hit the leader’s residence in the refugee camp. No further information was released about the number of additional victims at the scene or material damage.

At the same time, the PFLP reported that the attack in Beirut targeted a building in the Kola district, hitting the upper floor of an apartment building, according to witness reports to the portal Reuters. The identity of the three leaders killed in the attack has not yet been revealed by the group, but the impact of the attack was significant, raising tension in the Lebanese capital.

Growth of tension in the region

The attacks take place in a context of intensified Israeli operations against Palestinian and Iranian-allied militant groups in the region. Israel has carried out a series of military actions in response to the activities of groups such as Hamas and the PFLP, which maintain an active presence in Lebanon and other countries in the region.

Although Lebanon has already been the scene of conflicts involving Palestinian groups and Israeli forces, the attack in Beirut marks a new phase in the escalation of violence, with military actions now reaching central urban areas.

Beirut, which has been the target of attacks in the past, has avoided direct clashes in recent years, making this attack particularly significant.

Repercussions

The death of Fateh Sherif Abu el-Aminan important leader of the Hamas no Lebanoncould generate new retaliations and further increase tensions between Israel and militant groups in the region.

Hamas, which is supported by Iran and has a strong presence in Lebanon, is expected to respond with more resistance actions, according to analyzes by security experts.

Furthermore, the attack that targeted PFLP leaders in Beirut raises concerns about the stability of the Lebanese capital, which is already facing an economic and political crisis. The response of militant groups to these attacks could result in a new wave of violence that spreads across the region.

Witnesses who witnessed the attack in Beirut reported a strong explosion that hit the building, generating panic among residents. The apartment building suffered considerable damage to the upper floor, where PFLP leaders were reportedly gathered at the time of the attack.

Context of the conflict

The recent attacks are part of a broader campaign by Israel to weaken the influence of Palestinian armed groups and their regional allies, particularly those backed by Iran.

Hamas and the PFLP are among the main targets of this campaign, due to their opposition to Israeli policies and their involvement in previous attacks against Israeli targets.

Israel, in turn, justifies the operations as part of its self-defense strategy, arguing that Palestinian militant groups represent a constant threat to the country’s security.

The current escalation, however, increases fears that the conflict could spread to other areas of the Middle East, more directly involving countries such as Lebanon and Syria.