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Targeted killing (Hebrew: סיכול ממוקד, romanized: sikul memukad, lit. 'focused foiling'), or assassination is a tactic that Israel has used during the
Targeted_killing_by_Israel
conducted by the State of Israel. It includes attempts against individuals who were reportedly (or confirmed to have been) specifically targeted by various
List of Israeli assassinations
List_of_Israeli_assassinations
Extrajudicial assassination by governments
Targeted killing is a form of assassination carried out by governments outside a judicial procedure or a battlefield. Since the late 20th century, the
Targeted_killing
2026 assassination in Tehran, Iran
during daylight, with Israeli jets targeting the site with thirty precision munitions, along with Sparrow ALBMs. Strikes targeted strategic facilities
Assassination_of_Ali_Khamenei
the Israeli army had deliberately targeted journalists. The intentional targeting of journalists is a war crime. The killing of journalists by Israeli forces
Killing of journalists in the Gaza war
Killing_of_journalists_in_the_Gaza_war
2024 killing of Hamas leader
their operations in the Gaza war, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His killing was the result of a routine patrol
Killing_of_Yahya_Sinwar
Palestinian Hamas commander (1972–2025)
2025, at 2:49 pm, an Israeli drone strike targeted Sa'ad's car while he was driving on the Al-Rashid road, west of Gaza City, killing five people and injuring
Ra'ad_Sa'ad
2004 assassination of Hamas co-founder
should intervene to halt Israel's irrational conduct." Israel Finance minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the targeted killing. Permanent representative
Killing_of_Ahmed_Yassin
2022 killing of a Palestinian journalist
during the moments before her killing. The same investigation also confirmed that Shireen was targeted by the Israeli forces, and concluded that analyzing
Killing_of_Shireen_Abu_Akleh
2025 strikes in Doha, Qatar
deals done and memoranda signed". The Israeli government has publicly acknowledged its a policy of targeted killings of members of Palestinian militant organizations
Israeli_attack_on_Doha
2026 assassination in Tehran, Iran
separate Israeli airstrike on the same night. On 18 March 2026, Iran retaliated by launching a missile barrage at Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv, killing two
Assassination_of_Ali_Larijani
Explosive device attacks in Lebanon and Syria
since the start of the Israel–Hezbollah conflict in October 2023. The first wave of explosions on 17 September targeted pagers, killing at least 12 people
2024 Lebanon electronic device attacks
2024_Lebanon_electronic_device_attacks
2004 murder in Gaza Strip
of targeted killing. Palestinian Authority: The Palestinian Authority denounced the assassination of Abdel Aziz Al-Rarantisi and warned the Israeli government
Assassination of Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi
Assassination_of_Abdel_Aziz_al-Rantisi
1992 assassination in Lebanon
that the operation was a pre-planned targeted assassination, making it the IDF's first targeted killing. Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens condemned
Assassination of Abbas al-Musawi
Assassination_of_Abbas_al-Musawi
2024 Israeli drone attack in Dahieh, Beirut
including two children, and wounding 80 others. The attack targeted Shukr, who was accused by the Israeli military of being involved in the rocket attack that
Killing_of_Fuad_Shukr
Palestinian journalist (1996–2025)
location. A few weeks later, his family home in Jabalia was targeted in an Israeli airstrike, killing his father. Due to poor health, his father had been unable
Anas_Al-Sharif
2025 killing of a Palestinian journalist
in targeted Gaza City airstrike, https://cpj.org/2025/08/israel-kills-al-jazeera-journalists-in-targeted-gaza-city-airstrike/ "UN condemns targeted Israeli
Assassination of Anas Al-Sharif
Assassination_of_Anas_Al-Sharif
Israeli airstrikes
13 May 2025, Israeli airstrikes hit the compound of the Gaza European Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, and the surrounding area, killing Hamas leader
2025 Gaza European Hospital strikes
2025_Gaza_European_Hospital_strikes
Israeli strikes targeting Houthi leaders
On 28 August 2025, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted targeted strikes, codenamed Operation Lucky Drop (Hebrew: מבצע טיפת מזל) against several Houthi
August 2025 Israeli attack on Sanaa
August_2025_Israeli_attack_on_Sanaa
Yemeni military officer (died 2025)
had targeted al-Ghamari. An Israeli official later stated that he had been wounded in the attack, though this was denied by the Houthis. Some Israeli media
Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari
Muhammad_Abd_al-Karim_al-Ghamari
2024 targeted killing of a Palestinian journalist
the Committee to Protect Journalists denouncing the killing as a possible war crime, while the Israel Defense Forces claimed al-Ghoul was a Hamas operative
Killing_of_Ismail_al-Ghoul
Hezbollah commander and head of missile force (1962–2024)
launches directed at Israel. On 24 September 2024, during Operation Northern Arrows, the Israeli Air Force conducted a targeted strike in the Ghobeiry
Ibrahim_Qubaisi
2018 book by Ronen Bergman
Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations is a 2018 book by Ronen Bergman about the history of targeted assassinations by Israel's intelligence services
Rise_and_Kill_First
Egyptian military official
civilian targets in southern Israel in the mid-1950s. In 1956, Israel assassinated Hafez with a book bomb, one of the first targeted killings by Israel. After
Mustafa_Hafez
Palestinian politician (1963–2006)
"Israeli Airstrike Kills Top Hamas Enforcer in Gaza". Fox News. June 8, 2006. Retrieved April 24, 2014. "Palestinians Protest Against Israeli Targeted
Jamal_Abu_Samhadana
Tangsiri killed in attack, Israel says". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 April 2026. Fabian, Emanuel (26 March 2026). "IDF confirms killing IRGC Navy commander, says
List of Iranian officials killed during the 2026 Iran war
List_of_Iranian_officials_killed_during_the_2026_Iran_war
Hamas militant (1974–2023)
Hadarim. He was released from Israeli prison in November 2005, three weeks after his brother Rawad was killed by Israel. While in prison, Farhat learned
Wissam_Farhat
rockets into northern Israel, describing it as an "initial response" to al-Arouri's killing. According to Israel, the rockets targeted a Air traffic Control
Hezbollah–Israel conflict (2023–present)
Hezbollah–Israel_conflict_(2023–present)
2025 assassination in Gaza City
Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades was killed by Israeli airstrikes targeted at the Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City. Abu Obeida had served
Assassination_of_Abu_Obeida
Lebanese Hezbollah commander (1968–2025)
"In escalation, IDF kills Hezbollah military chief in targeted Beirut strike". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 27 November 2025. "שקט מדומה: כך צמח ארגון
Haytham_Ali_Tabatabai
Iranian general (1963–2023)
amid the Israel–Gaza war. Mousavi's assassination marked the highest-ranking killing of a senior Iranian military official since the targeted assassination
Razi_Mousavi
Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon
successor for fear he would be targeted by Israel for assassination. Four days later, Safieddine was assassinated during an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on 3
2024 Hezbollah headquarters strike
2024_Hezbollah_headquarters_strike
Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis, Gaza, Palestine
On 25 August 2025, an Israel Defense Forces double tap strike hit the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, killing 22 people, including 5 journalists
2025_Nasser_Hospital_strikes
2024 attack in Lebanon
children and seven women. At least 68 others were injured. Israel said the strike targeted commanders of Hezbollah's elite Redwan Force command committee
20 September 2024 Beirut attack
20_September_2024_Beirut_attack
Palestinian political and religious leader (1959–2009)
noted Israel had failed to provide any evidence to substantiate that claim. Rayan was the most senior Hamas member killed in a targeted killing since
Nizar_Rayan
2012 book edited by Claire Finkelstein, Jens David Ohlin, and Andrew Altman
Targeted Killings: Law and Morality in an Asymmetrical World is a non-fiction compilation book about targeted killing edited by Claire Finkelstein, Jens
Targeted_Killings
Israeli retaliatory assassination campaign
Counterterrorism Dahiya doctrine Israeli targeted killings Lillehammer affair List of Israeli assassinations Operation Nemesis, conducted by Armenians in the 1920s
Mossad assassinations following the Munich massacre
Mossad_assassinations_following_the_Munich_massacre
Israeli attack on refugee camp in Gaza
children, and injured over 300. Israel said that the strike targeted Hamas top leaders. Survivors reported that they were targeted without warning in an area
13_July_2024_al-Mawasi_attack
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East
was hit took shelter in a building, which was also targeted, killing journalist Amal Khalil. Israeli strikes on 23 April included a drone strike on a car
2026_Lebanon_war
Israeli military task force
repeated claims by public figures about Nili illustrate a desire amongst Israeli officials to reassure a fearful public. Targeted killing by Israel "'Nili':
Nili_(unit)
the latest explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza, and all those who have violated international law and targeted civilians must be held accountable"
War_crimes_in_the_Gaza_war
National intelligence agency of Israel
Israeli espionage in the United States Targeted killings by Israel List of Israeli assassinations Duvdevan Unit – Israel's undercover strike unit Special Activities
Mossad
2024 murder of Hamas leader in Tehran, Iran
of Qasem Soleimani Killing of Ahmed Yassin Killing of Yahya Sinwar Israeli strike on Hamas headquarters in Qatar An investigation by The New York Times
Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
Assassination_of_Ismail_Haniyeh
2024 killing of a Palestinian child in the Gaza Strip
designated route. The ambulance reported that they were being targeted by the Israeli military with lasers; according to the Washington Post, social
Killing_of_Hind_Rajab
Lebanese militant (1970–2024)
"Hezbollah senior commander killed in targeted strike; Netanyahu warns terror group is 'making mistake'". All Israel News. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January
Wissam_al-Tawil
Lebanese Hezbollah militant (1967–2024)
assassination. On 23 September 2024, it was reported that Karaki was targeted in an airstrike by Israel while he was in an apartment in the Bir al-Abed area of the
Ali_Karaki
Series of attacks against journalists
journalists targeted in separate Israeli attacks on south Lebanon". The National. Retrieved 17 December 2023. "UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of media
Attacks on journalists during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)
Attacks_on_journalists_during_the_Israel–Hezbollah_conflict_(2023–present)
Lebanese militant leader (1961–2024)
Retrieved 31 July 2024. "What to know about top Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel in Beirut". Reuters. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024. Levitt
Fuad_Shukr
Lebanese Hezbollah commander (1962–2024)
the Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 20 September 2024. "Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike was top military
Ibrahim_Aqil
Palestinian teacher and Hamas militant (died 2024)
Hamas leadership in Lebanon. He was killed in an Israeli Air Force strike as part of September 2024 Israeli attacks against Lebanon, along with his wife and
Fatah_Sharif
Iranian military commander (1966–2024)
killed at the main headquarters of the Shia organization Hezbollah by an Israeli airstrike alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. His remains were
Abbas_Nilforoushan
Palestinian militant and bombmaker (1966–1996)
remotely detonated it, killing him instantly. He was in Beit Lahia at the time. Israel did not confirm or deny its role in killing Ayyash, which led to
Yahya_Ayyash
Iranian general (died 2024)
intelligence chief killed by 'Israeli strike' in Damascus?". L'Orient-Le Jour. 20 January 2024. "Iran Condemns Suspected Israeli Strike Killing 5 IRGC Officers"
Sadegh_Omidzadeh
2008 Book by Nils Melzer
the history of targeted killing, as a government strategy by multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Switzerland and
Targeted Killing in International Law
Targeted_Killing_in_International_Law
Secretary-General of Hezbollah from 1992 to 2024
changed dramatically with his speech about the news of his eldest son's killing by Israeli forces, along with his visits to other mourning families. Nasrallah's
Hassan_Nasrallah
Lebanese journalist (1984–2026)
about 2:30 p.m., an Israeli strike hit the men's car, killing both of them. Khalil and Faraj left their vehicle and sheltered by a nearby building. Khalil
Amal_Khalil
Secretary-General of Hezbollah from 1991 to 1992
replaced, perhaps by someone more radical.” In retaliation, the Islamic Jihad Organization attacked the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 civilians
Abbas_al-Musawi
Israeli attack on Palestinian forces in Lebanon
morning of April 10, 1973, Israeli army special forces units attacked several Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) targets in Beirut and Sidon, Lebanon
1973_Israeli_raid_in_Lebanon
Killings of medical and humanitarian personnel during the Gaza war
attacks on medical facilities and medical transport in the Gaza war. By July 2026, Israeli forces had killed more than 1,700 healthcare workers in Gaza. The
Killing of health workers in the Gaza war
Killing_of_health_workers_in_the_Gaza_war
Lebanese cleric and politician (1964–2024)
Lebanon War, Qaouk's offices in Tyre were targeted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF). This activity was part of the Israeli military's broader response to Hezbollah's
Nabil_Qaouk
ambulances. On 27 March 2024, an Israeli airstrike targeted a paramedic center affiliated with the Islamic Group in Hebbariye, killing seven volunteer paramedics
Israeli_war_crimes
Yemeni politician (1950–2025)
companions were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Sanaa, Yemen. His death was confirmed on 30 August by the Houthis. He and other
Ahmed_al-Rahawi
Operations of the Israeli intelligence agency
played a role in the 2025 Israel–Iran War, including the assembly of drones and missiles inside Iran and the targeted killings of high-ranking Iranian figures
Mossad_activities_in_Iran
Palestinian journalist (2001–2025)
Witnesses reported that the attack appeared to be targeted, and the IDF later acknowledged that they had targeted Shabat. Shabat was a resident of Gaza City
Hossam_Shabat
Hamas deputy leader (1966–2024)
imprisoned by Israel, he was directed by Hamas to recruit a squad in Hebron that acquired weapons in 1990, thought to have been used in the later killing of an
Saleh_al-Arouri
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
to return. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) violently suppressed the protests, killing hundreds and injuring thousands of Palestinians by sniper fire. Soon
Gaza_war
Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling
"terror targets" belonging to Hezbollah, killing at least 250 militants in 100 airstrikes in densely populated areas. Israel's actions were condemned by over
8 April 2026 Israeli attacks on Lebanon
8_April_2026_Israeli_attacks_on_Lebanon
2024 assassination in Beirut, Lebanon
Bank, Jerusalem, and Israel. Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada General-Secretariat compared Israel's killing of Arouri to the U.S. killing of Qasem Soleimani and
Assassination of Saleh al-Arouri
Assassination_of_Saleh_al-Arouri
Nuclear negotiators of Iran since 2003
Assassination and terrorism in Iran Assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists Israel and the nuclear program of Iran Supreme Nuclear Committee of Iran Kaussler
List of Iranian nuclear negotiators
List_of_Iranian_nuclear_negotiators
have been the targets of assassination by the United States. American authorities usually define these killings as 'targeted killings'. Drone strike
List of assassinations by the United States
List_of_assassinations_by_the_United_States
Mass murder of dozens of Egyptian prisoners of war
graves USS Liberty incident Israeli war crimes Targeted killing by Israel Extrajudicial killings in Israel Egypt–Israel relations معروف, مصطفى. "من رأس
Ras_Sedr_massacre
Series of rocket strikes conducted by Israel and the Gaza Strip
fire began shortly after the targeted killings of PIJ leaders in Gaza and Syria. The rocket fire was retaliated by Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling
November 2019 Gaza–Israel clashes
November_2019_Gaza–Israel_clashes
Iranian military officer (1960–2024)
his father's death. On 1 April 2024, Zahedi was killed by an Israeli airstrike that targeted the consulate annex building adjacent to the Iranian embassy
Mohammad_Reza_Zahedi
Attacks on a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip
reportedly killed by an Israeli bombing on 31 March. On 3 April, two Palestinians were killed and 15 others were injured when Israeli forces targeted a home in
Israeli attacks on Al-Maghazi refugee camp
Israeli_attacks_on_Al-Maghazi_refugee_camp
2025 shooting in Washington, D.C., US
Historically, Israeli diplomats and embassy staff have been targeted by violence linked to the longstanding Israeli–Palestinian conflict by both Palestinian
2025 Capital Jewish Museum shooting
2025_Capital_Jewish_Museum_shooting
Palestinian militant leader (died 2000)
Intifada, the Israeli military killed Abayat outside Bethlehem, the first time that Israel publicly acknowledged conducting a targeted killing. Israel states
Hussein_Abayat
2024 Israeli air raid
notice, the Israel Defense Forces targeted a meeting of the municipal council of Nabatieh in Lebanon and struck it with 10 airstrikes, killing at least 16
Attack on Nabatieh municipal council
Attack_on_Nabatieh_municipal_council
Middle East armed conflict
July, and October that year. On 1 April, Israel bombed an Iranian consulate complex in Damascus, Syria, killing multiple senior Iranian officials. In response
2024_Iran–Israel_conflict
Country in West Asia
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast
Israel
Spokesperson of al-Quds Brigades from 2019 to 2025
Israeli strike". Middle East Eye. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025. "The unlikely face of Islamic Jihad's military wing spokesperson, killed by
Abu_Hamza_(spokesperson)
Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026
site was targeted based on intelligence about the site and Khamenei's presence there gathered by intelligence units 8200 and 9900 of the Israel Defense
Ali_Khamenei
2023 friendly fire incident
the incumbent Netanyahu-led government. The killing of the hostages in Shuja'iyya marks one of many Israeli friendly fire incidents since the beginning
Killing of Alon Shamriz, Yotam Haim, and Samer Talalka
Killing_of_Alon_Shamriz,_Yotam_Haim,_and_Samer_Talalka
Period of escalations in the Middle East
instability, triggered by the ongoing Gaza war and the genocide in Gaza. These have primarily consisted of conflicts between Israel and the United States
Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present)
Middle_Eastern_crisis_(2023–present)
East Israel Outline of Israel History of Israel Timeline of Israeli history History of Israel (1948–present) Thirty-seventh government of Israel Censorship
Outline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
were killed in an Israeli drone strike. An al-Qassam Brigades militant was critically injured in a targeted killing attempt by Israeli-backed gunmen in
Timeline of the Gaza war (3 October 2025 – present)
Timeline_of_the_Gaza_war_(3_October_2025_–_present)
Palestinian militant and politician (1938–2001)
until he was assassinated by Israeli forces in a targeted killing on 27 August 2001. Mustafa was succeeded as Secretary General by Ahmad Saadat, and the PFLP
Abu_Ali_Mustafa
Yemeni journalist (1968–2025)
deterred from continuing attacks on Israel-bound commercial vessels, and denied that their decision-making was influenced by Iran. He asserted that Yemen had
Jamal_Amer
2023 armed incursions and massacres in Israel
southern Israel were carried out by Hamas and several other Palestinian militant groups during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah. In response, Israel launched
October_7_attacks
Uranium enrichment facility in Iran
Adrienne; Powell, Tori B.; Meyer, Matt; Saltman, Max (21 June 2025). "Israel claims killing of Iranian commander as conflict enters second week". CNN. Archived
Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant
Fordow_Uranium_Enrichment_Plant
Israeli military operation against Lebanon
northern Israel. Hezbollah said that it targeted areas north of Haifa using missiles. It also targeted Shtula and Israeli infantry in Misgav Am. Israeli aircraft
2024_Lebanon_war
2025 war in West Asia
killed in an IDF targeted strikes; others targeted but their fate is unknown". Ynet. Retrieved 24 June 2025. "Nine people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran
Twelve-Day_War
Violations of laws of war
people in the Gaza Strip carried out by Israel during the Gaza war. It encompasses mass killings, the targeted killing of children (who account for 30% of
Israeli war crimes in the Gaza war
Israeli_war_crimes_in_the_Gaza_war
Ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip
people in the Gaza Strip carried out by Israel during the Gaza war. It encompasses mass killings, the targeted killing of children (who account for 30% of
Gaza_genocide
Iranian nuclear physicist (1961–2020)
Israel!" and then reviewed a bill which would block inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency. As an "immediate response" to the killing,
Mohsen_Fakhrizadeh
military operation to remove Israeli settlers from the besieged village. A cafe in Gaza City was targeted by an Israeli strike, killing at least six Palestinians
Timeline of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 2026
Timeline_of_the_Israeli–Palestinian_conflict_in_2026
Delibrate killing of person without authority
by targeted drone strike by 2015, and these too have been questioned as being extrajudicial killings. Concerns about targeted and sanctioned killings
Extrajudicial_killing
21st-century assassination campaign
in Iran Assassination of Ali Sayyad Shirazi Israel and state-sponsored terrorism Targeted killings by Israel Defense Forces Gerald Bull Dariush Rezaeinejad
Assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists
Assassinations_of_Iranian_nuclear_scientists
Iranian atomic scientific center
which was widely employed at the underground nuclear site. On 13 June 2025, Israel launched airstrikes at the nuclear facility, damaging or destroying the
Isfahan Nuclear Technology/Research Center
Isfahan_Nuclear_Technology/Research_Center
Israel bombing raid
October 2024, an Israel Defense Forces airstrike hit a medical center in central Beirut, amid the 2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, killing at least nine
2024 Beirut medical center airstrike
2024_Beirut_medical_center_airstrike
Iranian military officer (1962–2025)
Mehdi Rabbani Gholam Ali Rashid Behnam Shahriyari Ali Bakouei Targeted killing by Israel Assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists "درباره سرلشکر علی
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