Israeli forces killed senior Hamas commander Raad Saad in an airstrike in Gaza City, raising concerns among Israeli officials that the operation could further delay the return of the last hostage's remains held by Hamas. Saad, considered a key figure in Hamas's military leadership and a central architect of the October 7 attacks, was targeted due to his ongoing role in rebuilding the group's capabilities and violating the ceasefire. The decision to strike was reportedly contentious within Israeli leadership, given ongoing negotiations for the return of Ran Gvili's body. Israel is now working with the United States to pressure mediators to secure the return of the remains before advancing to the next stage of the ceasefire, while also providing detailed intelligence on those believed to know the body's location.