Escalation: Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander Raed Saad
Israeli forces killed Raed Saad, a top commander of Hamas, in an airstrike conducted in Gaza City. The strike occurred on December 12, 2025, and targeted Saad while he was inside a vehicle.
Saad was described as a key figure in Hamas, involved in planning the October 7 attack and efforts to rebuild the group's military capabilities. His death marks a significant blow to Hamas leadership.
The Israeli Defense Forces stated that the airstrike was ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Hamas confirmed Saad's death and condemned the strike as a violation of a fragile truce.
The airstrike reportedly resulted in additional casualties, with some accounts indicating that four people were killed in total during the attack. This event has raised concerns about the stability of the ongoing ceasefire.
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