Israel Strikes Gaza Apartment, Aims To Kill Top Hamas Leader

Hindustan Times · world

Israel announced Saturday it targeted a top Hamas leader, Ali al-Amoudi, in a Gaza apartment strike on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Local officials reported five people died, including four women, with two victims identified as Christians. The Israeli military stated they took precautions to minimize civilian harm and regretted any unintended casualties. They described al-Amoudi as instrumental in planning the October 7 attack and rebuilding Hamas for future conflict, asserting that striking him was necessary to neutralize a significant threat.