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

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 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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Key Player Opposition Context
Qassam Brigades 50% Benjamin Netanyahu ×280% Gaza ×480% Raed Saad ×4100% Hamas ×5100%

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israel 90% hamas 90% cease-fire 80% raed saad 80% gaza 70% assassination 70% militant group 60% targeted strike 50% qassam brigades 50%

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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Gaza

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