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Samer al-Hajj
Personal details
Died(2024-08-09)August 9, 2024
Sidon, Lebanon
Manner of deathAssassination by drone strike
CitizenshipPalestinian
OccupationSecurity official

Samer al-Hajj (died 9 August 2024) was a Palestinian security agent.[1]

Assassination

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Al-Hajj was killed outside the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp, where he served as the security's chief inside the structure. Two missiles were fired by an Israeli drone against his vehicle, killing him at the scene. Two civilians, a Palestinian and a Lebanese, were also injured. He attended a meeting inside the camp shortly before his assassination. A protest erupted inside the camp against Israel.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Israel steps up attacks in Lebanon, kills Hamas official". Al Jazeera. 9 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Israel assassinates Hamas leader in Lebanon". Quds Network. 9 August 2024.
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