Sniper gaza

Hamas terrorist doubling as Al Jazeera photojournalist killed in Gaza

The terrorist, Ahmed Samir Muhammad Washah, served as a sniper operative in Hamas' military wing, the IDF said.

JUNE 21, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

SMOKE RISES after an Israeli airstrike on a house in Al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City on May 8, 2026.

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, October 20, 2025.

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas terrorist who 'planned to carry out a sniper attack'

The IDF killed a Hamas terrorist in the northern Gaza Strip, assuring that it was attempting a sniper attack against soldiers stationed in the area.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Screenshot of an IDF video showing Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka. June 20, 2024.

WATCH: Airstrike eliminates October 7 terror commander Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka

IDF and Shin Bet intelligence led to the elimination of Hamas terrorist Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka in a targeted airstrike, with no civilian casualties.

JUNE 20, 2024|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Smoke rises as Palestinians take part in a protest marking the 71st anniversary of the ‘Nakba’ (the ‘catastrophe’ that they view as resulting from the creation of Israel in 1948) at the Israel-Gaza border fence on May 15

IDF soldier convicted, demoted for Gaza rioter death

The sniper is the first soldier to be convicted in a "Great Return March" death.

OCTOBER 30, 2019|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

IDF to discipline soldiers who filmed sniper video

As mixed feelings surface from all sides, the IDF released the results of a preliminary investigation into the incident.

APRIL 10, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Israeli soldiers listen to a briefing on the Israeli side of the border with the northern Gaza Strip, Israel, March 29, 2018.

Netanyahu: 'We'll strike at those who strike at us'

Russia, France and Turkey condemned IDF shooting of Gaza protesters.

APRIL 10, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, HERB KEINON

Israel deploys 100 sharpshooters on Gaza border for Palestinian protests

"We have deployed more than 100 sharpshooters who were called up from all of the military's units, primarily from the special forces."

MARCH 28, 2018ByREUTERS