A senior Hamas official said Wednesday that an Israeli strike in central Gaza killed a top commander in the groups armed wing, calling the attack a major escalation that threatens to unravel the ceasefire.
Hamas official Osama Hamdan confirmed the killing of Muhammad al-Hawli, a commander in the al-Qassam Brigades, during an attack in the Deir al-Balah area of central Gaza. Hamdan said at least five others were also killed, including Hawlis wife and daughter.
This is a dangerous escalation and reveals Israels intent to undermine the ceasefire agreement, Hamdan said in a statement.
He urged U.S. President Donald Trump and Trumps Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, to intervene.
The ball is now in Trumps and Witkoffs court, Hamdan said, adding that Washington must demonstrate Israels commitment to the ceasefire.
The IDF did not immediately comment on the reported strike.
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