Israel kills top Hamas terrorist
Major blow to already-weakened terror organization

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Posted: October 22, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
 

By Aaron Klein
© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com
 

Israel last night killed a top Hamas terrorist who had eluded Israeli forces for years, forcing another major blow to the already weakened terror group.

An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a car traveling in the Gaza Strip, killing Adnan al-Ghoul, a founder and the No. 2 figure of Hamas' "military wing," along with a second unidentified occupant in the car.

The Israeli airstrike took place north of Gaza City as dozens of people left a nearby mosque following evening prayers. Upon news of al-Ghoul's death, thousands of angry Hamas supporters reportedly took to the streets in several refugee camps, calling for revenge and chanting anti-Israel slogans.