Israeli Strikes Kill Hamas Military Chief and Civilians in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza’s al-Maghazi refugee camp killed at least five Palestinians on Tuesday, while a separate strike on a residential building in Gaza City’s al-Rimal neighborhood killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas’ military wing. Hamas confirmed Odeh’s death on Wednesday, and hospital sources reported that at least five children were among the dead in the Gaza City strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Odeh was one of the architects of the October 7 attacks and vowed to pursue Hamas leadership. The attacks mark an escalation in the besieged enclave, with monitoring groups reporting that over 900 Palestinians have been killed since a fragile ceasefire began in October. The targeting of a senior Hamas commander signals Israel’s continued efforts to dismantle the group’s military infrastructure, even as civilian casualties mount. The strikes are likely to deepen the humanitarian crisis and further complicate diplomatic efforts aimed at sustaining the truce.

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