He is known to have played a major role in the negotiations - something Israeli military spokeswoman Lt Col Avital Leibovich acknowledged after his death.

BBC: Obituary: Ahmed Jabari, Hamas commander

Military spokeswoman Lt Col Avital Leibovich said the drone, which flew over the Gaza Strip but did not originate from there, had been detected by Israeli ground systems.

BBC: Israel downs unmanned aircraft

At the least a deal with Packer gives Scoopon, founded by Melbourne brothers Gabby and Hezi Leibovich, more firepower to counter Groupon lawsuits in Australia and also Illinois (though Scoopon is purely an Aussie business).

FORBES: Groupon Facing Battle With Aussie Billionaire Packer