Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that top Hamas commander Raad Saad was killed following an explosion in southern Gaza that injured two Israeli reservists. The joint statement described Saad as a key figure in the October seventh attack and accused him of rebuilding the militant group's capabilities in violation of ceasefire agreements. According to the leaders, Saad had been actively planning and executing attacks against Israel and working to rearm the organization. They warned that anyone who attacks Israeli forces will face severe consequences both in Gaza and elsewhere.