A recent Israeli military strike in Gaza City has reportedly killed four individuals, including a senior Hamas commander, raising tensions despite the ceasefire declared in October 2025. The israel Defense Forces identified the target as Raed Saed, a key figure in Hamas’s weapons manufacturing and a planner of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel [[3]]. This targeted killing marks a notable escalation and underscores ongoing Israeli efforts to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and leadership within the Gaza Strip.
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An Israeli military strike in Gaza City on Sunday, December 14, 2025, reportedly killed four people, according to health authorities in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) indicated the target was a senior Hamas commander believed to be a key figure in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
The IDF has identified the targeted commander as Raed Saed, who officials describe as a central leader in Hamas’s weapons manufacturing program. While the military has not released further details, the strike marks a significant escalation in targeted killings since the recent ceasefire began in October 2025.
According to sources within Hamas, Saed held a prominent position within the group’s military wing, ranking second in command to Izz eldeen Al-Hadad. He previously led one of Hamas’s largest and most well-equipped battalions in Gaza City.
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The IDF stated it successfully targeted a key Hamas operative in Gaza, alleging the individual was working to rebuild the group’s capabilities. The development underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and leadership in the wake of the recent conflict.
Hamas has not yet confirmed whether Saed was among those killed in the strike. Israeli officials have so far refrained from publicly identifying the other casualties. Hamas has been under intense pressure to reconstitute its forces following months of intense fighting.
In a statement posted to Telegram, the IDF accused the targeted operative of actively attempting to restore Hamas’s military strength. Hamas remains a significant force in the region, and the elimination of key leaders could have a substantial impact on the group’s future operations.
Al Jazeera reported that Israel has only acknowledged hitting a key member of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, withholding the identities of those killed in the latest operation.
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