Mahmoud Abu Watfa
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Mahmoud Abu Watfa headed the interior ministry in the Hamas government within the Gaza Strip, overseeing police and internal security. After the temporary Israel-Hamas ceasefire from January-March 2025 he was seen patrolling Gaza City with police offers.[1][2] He was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on 18 March 2025, along with several other Hamas officials. Watfa held the rank of General.[3]
References
- ^ Yohanan, Nurit (23 March 2025). "Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in recent days haven't hit key military commanders". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ Yohanan, Nurit (18 March 2025). "Head of Hamas's interior ministry said among senior officials killed in Gaza strikes". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Israel strikes kill general who headed Gaza interior ministry: Hamas sources". Alarabiya English. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
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