First publication: Islamic Jihad officials told i24NEWS that a few minutes before Abu 'Ata's assassination, an IDF drone entered the apartment to verify his identity and exact location.
24NEWS also learned that about a week-and-a half ago, following the rocket fire Friday night on Sderot (1.11), a drone hovered over Abu Atta's home and over the homes of three other Islamic Jihad officials in the Gaza Strip.