Israel has confirmed the death of a senior Hamas commander in a precision air strike on Gaza City, a move that threatens to escalate the already volatile conflict. Sources tell this newsroom the strike targeted a residential building in the densely populated al-Shati refugee camp, killing the commander, identified as Mohammed al-Jabari, along with three others. The military described him as a key figure in rocket attacks against Israeli territory.
This is the latest in a series of targeted killings that have marked a significant shift in Israel's military strategy. Uncovered documents obtained by this outlet reveal the commander was on a list of high-value targets compiled by Israeli intelligence. The strike comes amid ongoing ceasefire talks, raising questions about the government's commitment to diplomacy.
Human rights groups have condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international law. The death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 1,200, according to Palestinian health officials. The international community is calling for restraint, but the bodies keep mounting.
Sources confirm that the building was hit by a missile fired from an Israeli drone. A witness described the aftermath: 'Dust and debris everywhere. People screaming.
Bodies buried under the rubble.' The Israeli military said the operation was based on 'precise intelligence' and that steps were taken to minimise civilian casualties, but the bodies tell a different story. This is not a clean war.
The targeted killings are aimed at dismantling Hamas's command structure, but each strike risks a wider conflagration. The timing is suspicious. Why now, when ceasefire talks were gaining traction?
Some analysts suggest it is a deliberate attempt to sabotage negotiations. The commander's death will likely trigger a wave of retaliatory attacks. Residents are already fearing the worst.
This is a story that will have consequences far beyond Gaza.
