Baha Abu al-Ata
Baha Abu al-Ata (Arabic: بهاء أبو العطا; 25 November 1977 – 12 November 2019) was a leader of Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine (PIJ). 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. The killings triggered clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. Khalil Bathani became the new leader of PIJ.
Baha Abu al-Ata | |
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| Native name | بهاء أبو العطا |
| Born | 25 November 1977 Shuja'iyya, Gaza City, Palestine |
| Died | 12 November 2019 (aged 41) |
| Allegiance | Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine |
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