Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander Raed Saad in Gaza Strike Amid Ceasefire Tensions
Israel conducted a military strike in Gaza, killing top Hamas commander Raed Saad, an alleged architect of the Oct. 7 attack, amidst ongoing conflict and disputes over ceasefire violations and hostage returns.
Overview
Israel conducted a military strike in Gaza, killing top Hamas commander Raed Saad, who was described as one of the architects behind the October 7 attack.
The Israeli strike in Gaza City also resulted in the deaths of four other people and wounded several others, following an earlier attack that injured Israeli soldiers.
Hamas has denied confirming Raed Saad's death, accusing Israel of violating the ongoing ceasefire agreement in Gaza with these recent military operations.
The killing of Raed Saad occurs within Israel's broader military campaign in Gaza, which has reportedly led to over 70,650 Palestinian deaths, according to various sources.
Israel is now insisting on the return of the final hostage's remains as a prerequisite for progressing to the next phase of the ceasefire, following the commander's death.
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