Israel Says It Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Despite Cease-Fire

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Aaron Boxerman and Adam RasgonDecember 13, 2025 at 05:41 PM

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On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Israeli military claimed to have killed Raed Saad, a senior Hamas commander, in a targeted strike in Gaza City. Israel stated Saad helped plan the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. Hamas called the attack a breach of the cease-fire agreement, but did not confirm Saad's death. The strike, which hit a car, resulted in four fatalities. Prime Minister Netanyahu said he and the defense minister ordered the assassination in response to an explosive device that wounded Israeli soldiers. The incident threatens the already fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, brokered in mid-October.

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Qassam Brigades 50% Benjamin Netanyahu ×280% Gaza Strip ×480% Raed Saad ×4100% Hamas ×5100%

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