Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 13, 2025 at 05:08 PM

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On Saturday, Israel conducted a strike in Gaza City, reportedly killing a senior Hamas commander. The Israeli military stated they targeted a "key Hamas terrorist," while Hamas officials reported four deaths and multiple injuries. Local sources suggest the target was Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas's Qassam Brigades and a member of its military council. Israel has attempted to kill Saad for over two decades, including a raid in March 2024. The attack occurred on the Palestinian-controlled side of the Yellow Line dividing Gaza since an unstable ceasefire began in October. The strike comes amidst ongoing conflict following the October 7th attacks on Israel and subsequent Israeli military action in Gaza, which has resulted in over 70,000 Palestinian deaths according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

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