Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza, hit Hamas official
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- Israeli military said its helicopter strikes on Gaza City killed four senior Hamas General Security Apparatus members — deputy head Hassan Labad and three subordinates (Asim Shubair, Abdullah Abu Kaloub, Mohammed Abu Marq).
- Medical sources reported at least 11 Palestinians, including women, children and two disabled children from Labad's family, were killed and dozens wounded in simultaneous attacks on residential buildings in Sheikh Radwan, Tel al‑Hawa, and the Shati refugee camp.
- Hamas‑run Civil Defence confirmed the deaths included two children with disabilities from the Labad family and three women.
- Hamas‑run health ministry says more than 940 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the US‑brokered ceasefire began in October.
Why it matters: Israel eliminates four senior Hamas security officials, weakening the group's command, while Gaza civilians bear the brunt, with 11 killed and dozens injured, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
