January 15, 2009, 7:54 PM (GMT+02:00) Palestinians sources confirm that Siad Sayam died in an Israeli aerial bombardment over Gaza, Thursday, January 15, as the third week of Israel's offensive ended. Killed With him were his brother, Salah Abu Sarah, head of the organization's security service and Mahmoud Watfa, commander of Hamas military wing. In Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal declared there would be no concessions for a ceasefire. The Shin Bet security service discovered the top Hamas leaders' whereabouts in Gaza with exceptional speed since the hideout demolished in the Israeli air attack had been rented by Sayam's brother only two weeks ago when the war was already being fought. The precise targeting indicates that Israeli intelligence has penetrated the top Hamas echelon. DEBKAfile's sources report that Israel is racing against time to prevail over Hamas before an enforced ceasefire cuts the campaign short before its goals are achieved.
Israel air strike kills top Hamas leader, interior minister Siad Sayam
Thursday, 15 January 2009
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