Hamas has claimed that one of its commanders was assassinated by Israeli agents in Dubai. A statement by the Palestinian group, which controls the Gaza Strip, alleged on Friday that Israel had killed Mahmoud Abdul Raouf al-Mabhouh. "We hold the enemy [Israel] responsible for the assassination of the Martyr al-Mabhouh, and the enemy will not escape punishment," a statement from the Hamas military wing, said. The Dubai government said police were hunting a group of mostly European passport holders they believe to be behind the killing, but said they had left the country. "Preliminary investigations indicate that the crime was committed by a professional criminal gang that was following the victim before he came to the United Arab Emirates, it said in a statement. "The culprits left a trace behind that points to them and will help in chasing and arresting them." Izzat al-Rishq, a Hamas official, said: "I cannot reveal the circumstances. We are working with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates." Israeli officials have so far offered no comment on the incident.
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