Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza

The strike occurred in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, where Israel has repeatedly attacked despite designating it a humanitarian zone. The attack hit a tent sheltering displaced people, with casualties taken to Nasser Medical Complex.

Escalating Violence

Gaza's Ministry of Health reported that Israeli attacks have killed 16 people and injured 68 others over the past 48 hours. Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, Israel has killed at least 1,643 Palestinians and injured 5,964.

The ministry also noted that the number of deaths related to cold has risen to 11 after a nine-month-old baby died from hypothermia, the first this winter. Gaza's residents, most displaced, are living in tents and damaged buildings as water damage from recent heavy rains has worsened conditions.

Wider Conflict Toll

Since Israel began its war on Gaza in October 2023, at least 74,695 people have been killed and 176,093 injured, according to the Health Ministry. Video footage verified by Al Jazeera showed ambulances at Nasser Medical Complex with stretchers stained with blood.