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 08:41 PM

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On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Israel stated it killed Raed Saad, a senior Hamas commander in Gaza, in a targeted strike on a car in Gaza City. Israel claims Saad helped plan the October 7, 2023, attack that initiated the two-year war. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he and the defense minister ordered the assassination. Hamas, while not confirming Saad's death, condemned the attack as a breach of the cease-fire established in mid-October. The strike, which killed four people, threatens the already fragile truce between Israel and Hamas.

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