Baha Abu al-Ata
Palestinian militant leader (1977–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baha Abu al-Ata (Arabic: بهاء أبو العطا; 25 November 1977 – 12 November 2019) was a leader of Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (PIJ).[1] On 12 November 2019, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) killed Abu al-Ata and his wife in a targeted killing, four of their children and a neighbour were also reportedly injured.[2] The killings triggered clashes between Israelis and Palestinians.[3][4] Khalil Bathani became the new leader of PIJ.[5]
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Baha Abu al-Ata | |
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Native name | بهاء أبو العطا |
Born | (1977-11-25)25 November 1977 Shuja'iyya, Gaza City, Palestine |
Died | 12 November 2019(2019-11-12) (aged 41) |
Allegiance | Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine |
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