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Hamas Confirms Israeli Killing of Senior Commander in Gaza, Raises Ceasefire Concerns
Israel killed Hamas commander Raed Saed, head of weapons production, in Gaza, threatening the fragile ceasefire that has seen over 386 Palestinian deaths since October, Palestinian figures say.
- On Saturday, the Israeli military said it killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in a deliberate airstrike on a vehicle driving along the al-Rashid coastal road in Gaza City.
- Under the US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect on Oct 10, Israel said Saad was `operating tore-establish Hamas's capabilities` and led weapons production while troops remained behind the Yellow Line controlling over half the territory.
- Civil defence said a civilian jeep-type vehicle was targeted near the Nabulsi roundabout and charred bodies were taken to Al-Shifa hospital; the hospital confirmed arrival of five bodies and more than 25 injured.
- Several other fatalities resulted from 13 building collapses caused by heavy rain and strong winds, while Storm Byron killed at least 16 Palestinians, worsening risks for Gaza's inhabitants.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Saad was `one of the architects` of the October 7, 2023 attack, and sources confirmed his death to AFP while Hamas has yet to comment, with his funeral scheduled for Sunday.
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Hamas says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire
Israel's assassination of a senior Hamas commander threatens the viability of the ceasefire in Gaza, the chief negotiator of the militant group said on Sunday, calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to demand Israel comply with the terms of the truce.
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