Israeli Air Strike in Gaza City Kills Hamas Commander Linked to October 7, 2023 Attack
Israel's military conducted an air strike in Gaza City's Nasr neighbourhood around dawn, killing a Hamas commander who was involved in the October 7, 2023 attack. The Israeli military stated it has killed at least 20 Hamas figures this month. Hamas accused Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal. Medics reported that the strike hit a building, and a second person died from wounds after the attack, according to health officials.
Key facts
- Israeli air strike targeted a building in Gaza City's Nasr neighbourhood around dawn.
- The strike killed a Hamas commander behind the October 7, 2023 attack.
- Israeli military says it has killed at least 20 Hamas figures this month.
- Hamas accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal.
- A second person died from wounds after the attack, health officials said.
- The strike occurred in Gaza City, within the Gaza Strip.
- The Israeli military confirmed the killing of the Hamas commander.
- The attack took place in the context of a fragile Gaza peace deal.
Entities
Institutions
- Hamas
- Israeli military
Locations
- Gaza City
- Gaza
- Israel
- Nasr neighbourhood