Israel kills senior Hamas commander 'Ghost' in Gaza
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- Israel carried out an air strike in Gaza that killed Hamas's senior commander known as 'Ghost'.
- Hamas confirmed the death of its top commander, 'Ghost', in an Israeli air strike.
- Wall Street Journal reported the killing, alongside the New York Times, BBC, and CNN, highlighting its significance.
Why it matters: Israel gains a tactical victory by removing Hamas’s senior commander, while Hamas loses a key operational leader, weakening its command structure and limiting its ability to coordinate attacks in Gaza.
