Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike
Summary
Israel says it killed Hamas commander Izz ad-Din al-Haddad in an air strike on Gaza City. The strike happened despite a ceasefire, and it targeted a residential building and a car, causing fires and casualties. Hamas has not confirmed the killing.Key Facts
- Israel targeted Hamas commander Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, calling him responsible for the October 7 attacks on Israel.
- The air strike hit an apartment building called Al-Mu'taz and then a car fleeing the scene.
- Three people were reported killed in the car strike; rescue teams had difficulty evacuating wounded from the building.
- Israel says it has the right to target Hamas members despite an ongoing ceasefire since October 10.
- Hamas accuses Israel of breaking the ceasefire and attacking civilians; Israel says Hamas refuses to disarm.
- US-led peace talks aimed at Gaza’s disarmament and reconstruction are stalled.
- The conflict began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage.
- Since then, over 72,700 people have died in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
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