Israel Says It Killed Hamas Commander Amid Gaza Strikes

Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed the commander of Hamas’s northern Gaza brigade, as airstrikes and gunfire left Palestinians dead and others wounded across the enclave.

The announcement identified the commander by his role in the movement. His name and the circumstances of his reported killing were not provided in the available details.

The Israeli claim coincided with reports of casualties in several parts of Gaza. No figures were provided for those killed or injured.

It was not clear whether any of the reported casualties were linked to the operation in which Israel said it killed the commander.