Hamas Confirms Top Commander Raed Saad Killed in Israeli Strike

• Hamas confirmed the death of senior commander Raed Saad, head of its military manufacturing unit, following an Israeli airstrike near Gaza City.
• Israel had previously claimed to kill Saad, identifying him as an architect of the October 7 attacks and involved in rebuilding Hamas.
• The strike, which killed four people and injured three, occurred after an explosive device injured two Israeli soldiers.
• Hamas announced a new commander, while both sides continue to accuse each other of truce violations.
• Since the ceasefire, Israeli actions have killed 391 Palestinians, and Israel demands the return of Ran Gvili's remains for the next ceasefire phase.

Why It Matters: Hamas confirms top commander's death, signaling ongoing conflict and leadership shifts.