Tel Aviv [Israel], November 2 (HBTV): In a significant blow to Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the death of Izz al-Din Kassab, Head of National Relations in the Hamas' political bureau.

According to the IDF, Kassab played a crucial role in overseeing connections between Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza, as well as directing strategic and military relations with other factions in the region. The IDF also noted that Kassab was one of the last high-ranking members of Hamas' political bureau remaining in the Gaza Strip.

In a post on X, the Israel Defence Forces wrote, "ELIMINATED: Izz al-Din Kassab, Head of National Relations in Hamas' Political Bureau. Kassab was a member of Hamas' political bureau and was responsible for national relations within the organization, overseeing the coordination and connection between Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza."

The IDF added that Kassab was responsible for Hamas' military relations with other groups in Gaza, holding authority to direct terrorist attacks against the State of Israel.

Notably, this development comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with the latter reportedly firing over 4,400 projectiles toward Israel in the past month.

On Friday, the IDF stated that Hezbollah had fired over 4,400 projectiles toward Israel in the past month. The IDF also reported uncovering over 3,000 explosive devices and dismantling 2,500 anti-tank missiles and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) over the same period.

The IDF further stated that they had eliminated over 1,500 terrorists since the beginning of the war. In a post on X, the IDF shared a “1 month recap” of limited, localized, and targeted IDF operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

The IDF also reported finding a statue of Adolf Hitler and Nazi symbols in a civilian home in Lebanon, claiming this discovery highlights Hezbollah’s long-standing aim to annihilate Israel.

"It's no coincidence these were found in civilian homes exploited by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah's goal has always been the same: annihilate Israel," the post read.   

(ANI)