Israel Claims Air Strike Killed Hamas Military Chief
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- Israel's military said it killed the chief of Hamas' military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day.
- The killing was the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.
Why it matters: The strike shows Israel is targeting senior Hamas leadership despite the October ceasefire, underscoring a breach that undermines the pause in fighting, raises the risk of renewed hostilities, and reshapes the conflict's trajectory for both sides in the region and escalates tensions.
