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Israeli military operations against Hamas leadership in Gaza

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Israeli military operations against Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip have continued, targeting senior officials and brigade commanders. In late September, an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the Nasr neighborhood of Gaza City killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, the commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza ~~Brigade and a member of the Al-Qassam General Military Council. Hamas confirmed his death, noting his involvement in the October 7, 2023, attacks.~~ Brigade. This ~~operation, along with drone strikes in Jabalia and gunfire in Deir al-Balah,~~ operation occurred amid a fragile ceasefire that has faced ongoing violations. On October 3, an Israeli airstrike targeted an apartment building in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, reportedly aiming to eliminate Ali al-Amoudi, a senior Hamas official and perceived successor to Yahya Sinwar. The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the operation, describing al-Amoudi as the ‘right-hand man’ of the late Yahya ~~Sinwar and accusing him of involvement in planning the October 7 attacks and rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities. The Israeli military claimed the building was used for Hamas military activities.~~ Sinwar. While ~~the IDF has not officially confirmed the outcome,~~ Israeli security sources initially indicated ~~al-Amoudi was inside the building and~~ his ‘chances of survival are ~~slim’. However, local reports suggest he may have~~ slim’, a senior Hamas leader later confirmed that al-Amoudi survived ~~by leaving~~ the ~~premises a day prior~~ strike. According to Hamas, al-Amoudi, who serves as the ~~strike. Palestinian medical and civil defense officials reported that~~ acting head of the movement’s political office in the Gaza Strip, sustained moderate injuries, including limb fractures, because he was located in a side area of the apartment away from the direct impact. He is reportedly receiving medical treatment in a secure location. The strike killed at least five ~~people,~~ Palestinians, including four women and ~~one young man. Among~~ members of the ~~deceased were two~~ local Christian ~~residents,~~ community, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary. The explosion caused significant damage to the Al-Asala residential ~~building and triggered a fire.~~ building. Hamas has denied allegations of ~~rearming or violating ceasefire agreements,~~ rearming, accusing Israel of undermining peace efforts. Since the October 2025 ceasefire began, Palestinian health officials report at least 1,400 deaths due to Israeli strikes.

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