Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary
Middle East3 sources3 countries🔦 Under-reported49m ago
An Israeli airstrike targeting the top Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip struck an apartment building on the anniversary, according to the Jewish calendar, of the October 7, 2023 attack.
Local officials reported that the pre-dawn strike resulted in five fatalities, four of whom were women. Israel stated on Saturday that the military operation was an attempt to eliminate the senior Hamas figure.
The event occurred on the anniversary of the deadliest attack in the ongoing conflict, marking a significant escalation tied to the timing of the offensive.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Leads with the human toll and local officials' casualty reports.
Vanguard (NG) (NG)Emphasizes Israel's stated objective to kill the top Hamas leader.
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