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2 clusters · 10 sources · 1 days · First seen about 7 hours ago · Last updated about 4 hours ago

Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza

Overview

An Israeli airstrike in the Beit Lahiya area of the northern Gaza Strip has ended a period of relative calm that had lasted over a week. The Israeli military reported that the operation targeted a “Hamas cell leader” or commander who was allegedly planning attacks against Israeli forces.

Conflicting accounts emerged regarding the target. While the military identified the individual as a commander, Palestinian eyewitnesses reported the person was traveling with technicians and workers following repairs to a damaged water well. One report identified the deceased as Muhannad Saada.

The strike coincided with increased artillery shelling and gunfire in Gaza City, Al-Bureij camp, Khan Younis, and Rafah. Reports indicate a shift in Israeli military protocol, noting that such strikes may now require approval from the Chief of Staff to ensure operations are limited to cases deemed a “direct threat.”

Entities

Hamas · Beit Lahia · Eyal Zamir · Al-Shifa Hospital · Gaza Strip

Timeline

about 4 hours ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Israel conducts airstrike in Gaza's Beit Lahia, ending week of relative calm
An Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahia has killed a Palestinian man, ending a week of relative calm in the Gaza Strip. The strike follows new military protocols requiring high-level approval for targeted operations
about 7 hours ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Israel targets Hamas commander in Gaza airstrike
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya critically wounded a man identified by the military as a Hamas commander planning attacks against Israeli troops.

Sources

eldiariodechihuahua.mx · eldyar.net · forceofnature.com · News18.com · paparazzi.com.ar · republika.co.rs · theqldr.com.au · wtvbam.com · wvfm1065.com · wxerfm.com