Trump: Latest strikes on Iran ‘in honour’ of killed US military personnel

Le président américain Donald Trump a déclaré que les dernières frappes contre l'Iran ont été menées « en l'honneur » du personnel militaire américain décédé. L'article ne précise pas quand ces frappes ont eu lieu ni où elles ont été dirigées en Iran. La raison invoquée par le président Trump pour ces actions est de rendre hommage aux militaires américains tués. L'article se concentre sur la déclaration de Trump concernant la motivation derrière ces frappes.

Gaza City hospitals reported several deaths, including at least five children, following an Israeli strike. This attack occurred a day after the newly chosen head of Hamas's military wing, Mohammed Odeh, was killed with his family in an Israeli strike. Israel has been targeting Hamas leaders since the start of the conflict, with the Israeli Defense Minister vowing to eliminate those involved in the October 7th massacre and prevent Hamas from ruling Gaza. Recent Israeli strikes also killed Ihab Khrizim, head of a Hamas funds transfer network, and Mohammed al-Habash, a Hamas unit commander involved in weapons manufacturing. These events transpire amid stalled US-brokered peace talks for Gaza.

Israel announced on Wednesday that it killed Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in an operation on Tuesday. This follows the killing of his predecessor days earlier. A relative confirmed Odeh's death to Reuters, stating his funeral would be held in Gaza City. Odeh's family also released a statement indicating he was killed along with his wife and son. The Israeli military is intensifying pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon. Hamas has not yet issued an official statement regarding Odeh's death.

Israel announced it killed Mohammed Odeh, identified as the new leader of Hamas's Qassam Brigades, in an airstrike in Gaza City on Tuesday. This strike occurred less than two weeks after the killing of his predecessor. The attack also resulted in the deaths of Odeh's wife, son, and daughter, along with another woman, and injured twelve others. The strike took place on the eve of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, a time when many Palestinians are displaced and dependent on aid. Israeli officials stated Odeh was involved in the October 7th attacks and vowed to eliminate those responsible. The funeral for Odeh and his family was attended by thousands of mourners.