Surveillance, timing and a white van: how Shin Bet captured Hamas’ Gaza City security chief | Watch
Muin al-Arabid was wounded and taken to Israel for questioning as IDF aircraft struck nearby threats, with no Israeli casualties; Netanyahu says he helped hide hostages and Hamas leaders, rebuild the group’s capabilities and restore its rule in Gaza
Israel’s Shin Bet security service captured Muin al-Arabid, identified as Hamas’ internal security chief for the Gaza Strip, in an operation near his Gaza City home. Shin Bet special forces, operating from a white van, tracked al-Arabid’s routine before moving in, shooting and wounding him, and taking him into custody. The operation, lasting several hours under IDF Southern Command, included Israeli Air Force strikes to remove threats, and Israeli officials stated the force returned without casualties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described al-Arabid as “one of Hamas’ most senior figures,” responsible for concealing Israeli hostages and rebuilding Hamas capabilities. Palestinian sources disputed al-Arabid’s seniority and claimed his wife was killed in an IDF strike, which Israeli officials denied. The IDF and Shin Bet affirmed the mission aimed to weaken Hamas’ control and disrupt planned attacks.
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