According to local sources, an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip killed a senior commander of the Al Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.
The incident occurred when Israeli fighter jets dropped bombs on a target in the northern Gaza Strip. Witnesses said the attack completely destroyed a building and caused multiple casualties.
The Al Qassam Brigades later confirmed the information, stating that the slain commander was a key figure in their military operations. Israel has not yet issued an official comment on the matter.
Security experts assess that the airstrike could escalate tensions in the region, which have been running high in recent weeks due to ongoing clashes between Israel and Palestinian armed groups.