Israel kills senior Hamas weapons chief Ra’ad Sa’ad in Gaza strike
Israel’s military says it killed senior Hamas weapons chief Ra’ad Sa’ad in a Gaza strike, underscoring ongoing tensions despite the October ceasefire.
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