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Israeli forces capture Hamas internal security chief in Gaza raid

Illustration accompanying article: Israeli forces capture Hamas internal security chief in Gaza raid
  • Israeli special forces captured Moein Al-Arabid, identified by Hamas as the head of its internal security service, in a daylight raid in Gaza City's Al-Katiba neighborhood on Tuesday.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Al-Arabid was helping Hamas re-establish its dominance after years of war and that Israel would continue pursuing Hamas leaders.
  • Gaza health authorities reported at least two children killed and six people injured; the Hamas-controlled Interior Ministry said Al-Arabid's wife was killed and several of his children were injured.
  • The operation occurred while President Trump publicly pressed Israel to scale back attacks to allow his peace plan to gain traction.
  • Gaza health authorities say more than 1,300 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect nearly a year ago.
 2026-09-02 · 3 MIN READ

U.S. military completes second wave of strikes on Iranian targets

U.S. military completes second wave of strikes on Iranian targets
  • The U.S. military said on September 2, 2026, that it has completed a second wave of strikes against Iranian air defenses, radar systems, and mine-laying capabilities.
  • A U.S. military statement issued the previous night said the strikes responded to recent Iranian attempts to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • An Iranian Guard Corps spokesperson said the U.S. strikes caused civilian and military casualties.
  • The same spokesperson said Iran has retaliated by targeting U.S. assets in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq.
  • The U.S. has heightened travel warnings for Americans traveling in the Middle East.
 2026-09-02 · 3 MIN READ
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