Israel Strikes Hamas Leader in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a significant escalation, Israel's military claimed responsibility for the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, leader of Hamas' military wing, during an air strike on Gaza, marking a serious blow to the organization since an earlier ceasefire agreement.

A senior Hamas official confirmed Haddad's death anonymously, but the group has not publicly acknowledged the loss. A joint funeral was conducted in Gaza for Haddad, his wife, and daughter, who were also killed under uncertain circumstances.

The incident is part of renewed tensions, with Netanyahu emphasizing Haddad's role in past attacks as Israel and Hamas engage in indirect talks seeking to advance peace plans for the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)