Fursan Mahmoud Abdullah Khalifa was a senior Palestinian military commander of Hamas and the Qassam Brigades.
10 Facts About Fursan Khalifa
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Fursan Khalifa was born in Tulkarm to a prominent senior Hamas leader and military commander.
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Fursan Khalifa was in detention under the Israeli government from 2003 until 2011, when he was released as part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange, and was deported to the Gaza Strip.
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Fursan Khalifa was later assassinated by the IDF during Operation Iron Sword.
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Fursan Khalifa was found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to 24 years in prison.
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Fursan Khalifa was released by Israeli authorities in 2011 as one of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners exchanged for the life of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, ending up in Gaza.
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Fursan Khalifa was the first official to be appointed a commander for the Northern West Bank.
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Fursan Khalifa held a Bachelor's degree in "Social and Family Development" from Al-Quds Open University, and in 2021, obtained a Master's degree from their Institute of Sustainable Development.
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Fursan Khalifa was killed as part of the Israeli response to the surprise invasion during the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
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Fursan Khalifa's body was found on November 25,2023 under the rubble following the entry of Palestinian forces into a building following the temporary ceasefire.