Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, the head of Hamas’s armed wing in northern Gaza, following a military strike on an apartment building in Gaza City.
The attack targeted a residential structure in the densely populated area, resulting in the death of the senior militant leader. Al-Beik was recognized as the primary commander responsible for coordinating Hamas operations in the northern sector of the Gaza Strip.
While the source material does not provide specific details regarding the number of other casualties or the immediate aftermath of the explosion, the elimination of a high-ranking Hamas figure marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have frequently targeted senior Hamas officials, aiming to degrade the group's command and control capabilities. The strike on the apartment building underscores the continued intensity of aerial and ground campaigns in the region.
Family members and local residents in the vicinity of the strike zone were likely affected by the incident, though specific accounts of civilian impact were not detailed in the initial report. The death of al-Beik is expected to be viewed by both sides as a pivotal moment in the broader military confrontation.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
