Sameh al-Sarraj

Sameh al-Sarraj (Arabic: سامح السراج) was a senior Palestinian political figure and a member of the Hamas Political Bureau. He was also part of the group’s Gaza leadership, overseeing internal security operations within the Gaza Strip.^[1] Al-Sarraj was killed during an Israeli airstrike in August 2024 amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.^[2]

Sameh al-Sarraj
سامح السراج
Personal details
Born	Gaza Strip
Died	August 15, 2024(2024-08-15) (aged 53–54) Gaza Strip
Nationality	Palestinian
Occupation	Politician
Known for	Member of the Hamas Political Bureau

Political career

Al-Sarraj was elected to Hamas’s Political bureau in 2021. In addition to his national role, he served in the Gaza regional leadership, where he was responsible for internal security and financial affairs.^[3] His position placed him under the direct supervision of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza. ^{[4] [5]}

Death

On 15 August 2024, al-Sarraj was killed in an IDF airstrike targeting a Hamas tunnel complex in the southern industrial zone of Gaza City. The same strike also killed Rouhi Mushtaha, another senior Hamas official.^[6][2]

Legacy

Al-Sarraj was reportedly featured in a set of Israeli-issued "Hamas most wanted playing cards" as the Queen of Spades, indicating his importance in the group’s leadership.^[7]