Israel claims top Hamas commander killed in Gaza; Hamas disputes.

• Israel claims to have killed top Hamas commander Raed Saad in Gaza following an explosive device wounding two Israeli soldiers.
• Hamas did not confirm Saad's death, stating a civilian vehicle was struck and calling it a violation of the October 10 ceasefire.
• Saad was identified by Israel as an architect of the October 7 attack and involved in rebuilding Hamas.
• The strike west of Gaza City reportedly killed four people, with three others wounded.
• Both Israel and Hamas have repeatedly accused each other of truce violations since the ceasefire began.

Why It Matters: Killing a top Hamas commander intensifies the volatile Gaza conflict.