The Israeli military reported the killing of Hamas commander Ali Qadi in an airstrike. Qadi was responsible for orchestrating a devastating attack on Southern Israel in early October, which resulted in over 1,000 casualties and the taking of 120 hostages. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and initiated a series of airstrikes on Gaza, causing significant destruction and resulting in over 2,000 Palestinian casualties. Qadi, who was part of the Hamas 'Nukhba' (elite) commando force, was killed by Israeli military aircraft. The exact location and timing of the strike were not disclosed.
It was noted that Qadi had been previously arrested by the Israeli Army in 2005 in connection with the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli man, who was reported to be affiliated with the Shin Bet internal security agency. The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to intensify, with no immediate resolution in sight.
