This footage, provided by the IDF, shows a group of militants in Central Gaza, one of whom is in obvious possession of a rifle. Shortly thereafter, they are hit by an Israeli drone.

While there is definite cause for skepticism regarding Israeli actions in Gaza/Palestine, between the recent misidentification and killing of World Food Central Kitchen employees and the other debacle regarding civilians and a shipment of flour, there's little ambiguity or room for the devil's advocate in this case. One of the militants is seen blatantly carrying a rifle and the whole trio gets the smoke. It has not been clarified at time of writing whether any of the persons seen here were high-value or ranking in any way, or engaged simply because of the weapon.

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Cole Simms

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