Israel Says Top Hamas Commander Raed Saad Killed in Gaza; Hamas Denies

• Israel claims to have killed top Hamas commander Raed Saad in Gaza.
• Hamas did not confirm Saad's death, stating a civilian vehicle was struck, violating the ceasefire.
• Israel identified Saad as an architect of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack and involved in rebuilding Hamas.
• The strike, which Israel says followed an explosive device wounding two soldiers, reportedly killed four people.
• Both sides accuse each other of truce violations, with 386 Palestinians killed by Israeli actions since the ceasefire.

Why It Matters: Killing a top Hamas commander escalates Gaza conflict despite ceasefire.