The ongoing conflict has intensified following the resumption of Israeli military operations in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties.
Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Senior Hamas Leader in Gaza
Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Senior Hamas Leader in Gaza
A recent air strike by Israel targets and kills a prominent Hamas official, escalating tensions in the region.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, has led to the death of Salah al-Bardaweel, a senior political figure within Hamas, according to a Hamas official’s statement to the BBC early Sunday morning. Local reports indicate that the air strike also claimed the life of Bardaweel's wife.
The Israeli military's action comes after the resumption of intense operations in Gaza on Tuesday, with the military attributing its strikes to Hamas's ongoing activities. This resumption marked the end of a ceasefire that had been in place since January 19, breaking nearly two months of relative calm in the region.
In response to Israel's actions, Hamas has categorically denied the allegations of wrongdoing, accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire agreement that had been negotiated with the mediation of international parties including Qatar, Egypt, and the US. An official from the Hamas-run health ministry reported that 32 Palestinians lost their lives in the past 24 hours across various regions of Gaza.
The backdrop to this conflict saw Israel initiating military campaigns directed at dismantling Hamas following a cross-border attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities and the abduction of 251 individuals. Since the beginning of hostilities, the Hamas health ministry has recorded over 49,500 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, alongside widespread destruction of residential areas and infrastructure.
The Israeli military's action comes after the resumption of intense operations in Gaza on Tuesday, with the military attributing its strikes to Hamas's ongoing activities. This resumption marked the end of a ceasefire that had been in place since January 19, breaking nearly two months of relative calm in the region.
In response to Israel's actions, Hamas has categorically denied the allegations of wrongdoing, accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire agreement that had been negotiated with the mediation of international parties including Qatar, Egypt, and the US. An official from the Hamas-run health ministry reported that 32 Palestinians lost their lives in the past 24 hours across various regions of Gaza.
The backdrop to this conflict saw Israel initiating military campaigns directed at dismantling Hamas following a cross-border attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities and the abduction of 251 individuals. Since the beginning of hostilities, the Hamas health ministry has recorded over 49,500 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, alongside widespread destruction of residential areas and infrastructure.
