Israel army says struck Hamas commander in Gaza hospital compound
GAZA CITY: Israel’s military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of a Gaza hospital on Saturday, while the territory’s health officials said Israeli strikes elsewhere killed four people.
GAZA CITY: Israel's military confirmed it targeted a Hamas commander within Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital compound in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. The Israeli forces struck a structure adjacent to the hospital buildings where the commander had been hiding, though the military has not yet confirmed the commander's fate. The hospital's director, Raed Hussein, reported that the blast inflicted minor injuries and caused significant material damage, though there were no major casualties.
The strikes came amid a US-backed ceasefire in place since October 2025, with Israel continuing to target individuals identified as Hamas fighters. The Palestinian territory, under Hamas control, has seen at least 1,313 fatalities since the ceasefire's inception, according to the health ministry. Israeli forces have reported five deaths among their ranks, along with one civilian contractor.
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