Israeli airstrikes have killed at least three Palestinians and injured dozens more in Gaza City, targeting a residential building in one of the city's busiest market areas ahead of Eid al-Adha. The strike hit the upper floors of the al-Kayali building in the Rimal neighborhood, according to medics and witnesses.
Key Takeaways
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in multiple deaths, including targeted attacks on Hamas figures and civilian casualties. Key developments include the strike on Mohammed Odeh, a Hamas commander, and attacks in Maghazi refugee camp and Khan Younis. The strikes come amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that the military targeted Mohammed Odeh, described as a key Hamas commander responsible for the October 7, 2023 attacks. Witnesses reported hearing helicopters before the attack and seeing at least five missiles strike simultaneously from different directions.
The strikes come amid ongoing violence in Gaza, with reports of multiple fatalities in Maghazi refugee camp and Khan Younis. According to Palestinian health authorities, Israeli air attacks have killed at least seven people, including civilians such as a six-year-old girl and her family members. The Israeli military stated it had struck militants but provided few details.
Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked, with sources close to Hamas indicating that Odeh was seen as a potential successor to the group's chief of military intelligence. Analysts warn that Netanyahu may be stalling peace efforts to appease right-wing allies, while human rights officials accuse Israel of using the ceasefire as cover for ongoing war crimes.
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