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The IDF quickly issued a statement declaring that Anas al-Shariff was not just a journalist but a senior figure within Hamas, serving as the head of a terrorist cell. According to their evidence, al-Shariff produced documents—such as personal rosters, lists of terrorist training courses, phone directories, and salary records—that implicated him directly with Hamas. The military asserted that these materials proved his membership and active participation in terrorist activities, framing his death as a legitimate military target.