Hamas vows defiance after Israel kills spokesman in Gaza strike
Hamas has confirmed the killing of its spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou in an Israeli air strike on northern Gaza, vowing the attack will only strengthen its resistance.
The Islamic Resistance Movement declared in a statement:
"We mourn the movement's spokesman, the martyred mujahid brother, Dr Abdul Latif Rajab al-Qanou. The occupation's targeting of the movement's leaders and spokespeople will not break our will, but will only increase our determination to continue on the path of liberation."
Al-Qanou died when an Israeli missile struck his tent in Jabalia refugee camp at dawn on Thursday - the latest high-profile Hamas figure eliminated in what appears to be Israel's targeted assassination campaign.
The killing comes as:
• Israeli forces push deeper into northern Gaza
• Hamas maintains stiff resistance despite heavy losses
• Civilian casualties continue mounting
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