Gaza City, June 30, 2025 – The Mujahideen Brigades have announced the martyrdom of one of their prominent leaders, Mahmoud Kahil (Abu Al-Mu'tasim), who was assassinated early this morning in a targeted Israeli airstrike west of Gaza City. The strike, which occurred near the heavily bombarded Al-Shifa Hospital, also claimed the lives of Kahil's wife, children, father, and brother.
The group released a formal statement mourning the loss of their senior commander, who was a key figure in the leadership structure of the Mujahideen Brigades. They emphasized that the killing of Kahil and his entire family reflects "the depth of the enemy’s brutality" and vowed that his legacy of resistance would continue.
Eyewitnesses and local sources reported that the strike hit a residential location where Kahil and his family were seeking temporary shelter amidst the ongoing military campaign. The neighborhood, located near the already-overcrowded Al-Shifa medical complex, has witnessed heavy bombardment over the past weeks.
Medical personnel on the scene described the carnage as "catastrophic," with emergency teams struggling to recover the bodies from beneath the rubble. With Gaza’s health infrastructure on the brink of collapse, the latest attack underscores the severe humanitarian crisis facing civilians in the enclave.
The Mujahideen Brigades pledged to avenge the death of Abu Al-Mu'tasim, describing him as a “strategic pillar” in the group’s operations. “His assassination, along with his entire family, will not go unanswered,” the statement read, further highlighting the emotional toll and rising tensions across Gaza.
The killing of Mahmoud Kahil adds to a growing list of Palestinian resistance leaders targeted by Israeli forces since the escalation began. Civilian casualties remain alarmingly high, fueling further international calls for a ceasefire and accountability for alleged war crimes.
