Later on Tuesday, sources within the terror group told Reuters that Hamza had been killed in the strike.
Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.
Katz said, "There will be no impunity for Islamic terror against Israel in Damascus, nor in any other area."
The source added that such an allegation is a lie made up by Israel "to cover up its plans regarding Syria after the fall of the Assad regime."
Sa'ar further addressed the new Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, dubbing it "a Jihadist Islamist terror group."
"He dedicated his life to helping others," the Hostage Family Forum said, adding that "his grandchildren called him 'Super Grandpa' for his wisdom and love."
PIJ held some hostages in Gaza, and in many cases, it appears hostages held by the group were treated even more brutally than those held by Hamas. Iran is now positioning PIJ for increased activity.
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The video was seemingly taken on Saturday, January 25, the day that the four female hostages were released.
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