Hamas official killed in Beirut blast

The deputy leader of Hamas, Saleh al-Arouri, and two leaders of its armed wing died in a surgical strike in southern Beirut


Saleh al-Arouri, 57 
Deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau helped establish Qassam Brigades – group’s military wing

Had been living in exile in Lebanon after spending 15 years in Israeli jail

Designated terrorist by U.S. in 2015, with $5 million bounty offered for information on him

    
Jan 2: Arouri killed in suspected Israeli drone strike, along with six other Hamas members, including two military commanders

Mediterranean Sea
BEIRUT
Port of Beirut
Jdeideh
Dekwaneh
Ghobeiry
Beirut International Airport
1km 0.6 miles

                           
LEBANON 
Beirut 
SYRIA
ISRAEL 
40km 25 miles

       
Sources: BBC, Reuters
Picture: Newscom
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