Israel says its military killed Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza City strike

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersDecember 13, 2025 at 06:27 PM

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The Israeli military announced the killing of Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander, in a Gaza City strike on Saturday. The strike, which killed four and wounded at least 25, was reportedly in response to a Hamas explosive device that injured Israeli soldiers. Israeli officials described Saed as a key figure in Hamas's weapons manufacturing and one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. While there was no immediate confirmation from Hamas, sources within the group have identified Saed as a high-ranking commander within their armed wing. The incident marks the most significant assassination of a senior Hamas figure since the ceasefire in October, amid ongoing violence despite the truce.

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