Israeli forces have killed Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander and one of the architects of the 7 October 2023 attacks, in a strike on Gaza City. The operation, which reportedly targeted Saed in response to a recent attack that injured two Israeli soldiers, marks the highest-profile killing of a Hamas figure since the ceasefire began in October. Gaza health authorities report that the strike killed five people and wounded at least 25, though confirmation of Saed's death remains unverified by Hamas or medical sources. The incident has heightened tensions, with Hamas condemning the strike as a violation of the ceasefire, while Israeli officials accuse Saed of working to rebuild Hamas' weapons capabilities. Despite the ceasefire, violence continues in Gaza, with hundreds killed in ongoing strikes and aid efforts ongoing amid widespread devastation.