Gaza
Israel strikes Gaza apartment targeting Hamas leader, kills five
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Israel conducted an airstrike on a Gaza apartment Saturday targeting Hamas's top leader in the territory, according to Al-Monitor. Local officials said the strike killed five people, four of them women. Israel did not immediately confirm whether the operation achieved its intended objective.
The strike occurred on an anniversary, though the specific date's significance was not detailed in initial reports. Hamas has not yet commented on the operation or confirmed the status of its leadership.
