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Details of the IDF Commando Raid Revealed
(Times of Israel) New details on the IDF special forces raid in Gaza on Nov. 11 were revealed by Israel's Hadashot TV based on transcripts of radio chatter between Hamas security forces, who initially thought the suspicious vehicle in Khan Yunis belonged to either a criminal gang or a militia group not under their control. Hamas forces began trailing the car, and were soon engaged in a chase through the city streets. Hamas units then set up a roadblock to stop the vehicle. According to Hamas radio traffic, "The car ran through our checkpoint and fired at us." Then Hamas officials realized they were dealing with Israelis. "Fighter jets are suddenly above us. Everyone be careful.... They're Jews....Close in on the Jews. Don't let them leave." At this point, the IDF commander in the field, Lt.-Col. M, is hit by Hamas gunfire and mortally wounded. The Israeli forces stop, step out of their car and face the pursuing Hamas force. The IDF soldiers charge, apparently killing the entire Hamas team. An Israeli helicopter then fired a missile that destroys the Hamas force's vehicle. An IDF officer went back to the Israeli car to pull M's body free and is wounded. Under the watchful eye of a hovering IDF helicopter, the Israeli force then continues on foot toward the rescue helicopter's landing site.