Raed Saad

Raed Saad was a senior commander in Hamas, specifically within the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the organization. He was a high-ranking figure within Hamas's military structure. Saad is newsworthy because he was killed in an Israeli strike on December 13, 2025, in Gaza City. The strike, which targeted a vehicle, resulted in the deaths of at least four people and wounded 25 others. His death is the highest-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since a ceasefire came into effect two months prior. Hamas has condemned the strike as a violation of the US-brokered ceasefire and called on the US to intervene. The event is significant as it strains the already fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and raises concerns about a potential escalation of conflict.