Ismail Barhoum, a senior member of Hamas’s political bureau, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on March 23, 2025. The strike targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, where Barhoum was receiving treatment after a previous attack.
Details of the Incident:
- Targeted Location: Nasser Hospital’s surgery department in Khan Younis.
- Casualties: Five individuals, including Barhoum.
- Israeli Military’s Statement: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used precise munitions based on extensive intelligence, targeting Barhoum, whom they identified as a key Hamas figure operating within the hospital compound.
Hamas’s Response:
Hamas labeled the attack a “heinous crime,” accusing Israel of violating international norms by targeting a healthcare facility. Earlier, on March 22, Salah Al-Bardawil, another senior Hamas official, was killed in a separate airstrike near Khan Younis.
