Israel’s air force killed three Islamic Jihad militants in a missile strike on a car south of Gaza City.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the strike, Ha’aretz reported.
Islamic Jihad said three of its senior commanders were killed in the attack, including Omar al-Khatib, who had survived an Israeli air strike on Tuesday. Khalil Daifi and Ahmed Abd Al-el were also killed.
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