At least three Palestinians were killed and more than 20 injured after an Israeli air strike hit the upper floors of a residential building in central Gaza City, according to local medics and witnesses. The हमला struck a busy market area as shoppers prepared for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, with witnesses reporting multiple missiles hitting the building almost simultaneously.

Israel said the attack targeted Mohammed Odeh, a senior commander in Hamas's armed wing, describing him as a key figure in the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. There has been no confirmation from either side on whether he was killed. Rescue crews faced difficulties reaching the damaged upper floors as crowds gathered around the site.

The strike comes despite a ceasefire that began in October, with Hamas accusing Israel of repeatedly violating the agreement. Gaza's health ministry says hundreds have been killed in Israeli strikes during the truce, while Israel maintains it is targeting Hamas members who were involved in previous attacks.

The violence continues amid stalled efforts to implement a broader peace plan for Gaza, as Israel vows to pursue those responsible for the October 2023 assault that killed about 1,200 people and led to a devastating military campaign in the territory.