Israeli Strike Targets Hamas' Military Chief amid Escalating Conflict

Israeli Army Radio reported a targeted strike on Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in Khan Younis, Gaza, leading to at least 20 Palestinian deaths. The Gaza health ministry confirmed 20 bodies and 90 wounded. Uncertainty remains about Deif's fate. Hamas officials condemned the strike as a mass civilian casualty event.

Israeli Army Radio reported Saturday that its military aimed at Hamas' military chief in a strike on Khan Younis in Gaza, leading to at least 20 Palestinian deaths, according to the enclave's health ministry.

Uncertainty looms over the fate of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, with the Israeli military investigating the report. The Gaza health ministry stated that Nasser Hospital had received 20 bodies and 90 wounded individuals, without confirming the final victim count.

A Hamas-led media office claimed the event resulted in at least 100 casualties, with many being civilians, and criticized the strike as an escalation supported by American backing. Israeli retaliatory actions followed a deadly Hamas raid into southern Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages.