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Pentagon: US was not directly involved in killing of Hamas leader
American troops did not take direct part in the operation to eliminate Yahya Shinwara, the leader of the Palestinian movement (Hamas). However, the US Department of Defense provided the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) with information about his location, a Defense Ministry spokesman told the media.
"Let me be clear: This was an Israeli operation. The American military was not directly involved. The U.S. provided intelligence and intelligence related to the return of the hostages, and helped track and locate the Hamas leaders who held the hostages, which of course contributes to the overall picture," TASS quotes Patrick Ryder as saying. Briefing for journalists. A Pentagon spokesman referred questions about the details of the operation to Israel.
Earlier, URA.RU wrote about the possible liquidation of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Israel released information that he killed three militants in the Gaza Strip, but their identities have not yet been revealed.