🚨 On Friday, Jan 9, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it killed two senior Hamas militants in airstrikes carried out on Thursday, Jan 8. The targets were Kamal Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Awad, head of Hamas' anti-tank missile unit, and Ahmad Thabet, a key figure in the group’s weapons manufacturing department. The strikes followed a failed rocket launch from Gaza towards IDF positions near Gaza City.
🏥 Gaza health authorities reported 14 Palestinians killed—including five children—and 17 wounded over the past 24 hours. Some victims remain trapped under rubble or in areas inaccessible to rescue teams. Since the ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, local officials say 439 people have died, 1,223 have been injured, and rescue teams have recovered 688 bodies.
🌍 The wider conflict that reignited in October 2023 has claimed at least 71,409 Palestinian lives and wounded 171,304. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem condemned the raids, accusing Israel of abandoning its ceasefire commitments.
✌️ These latest developments underscore the fragile calm in Gaza. We'll keep an eye on how both sides respond in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates.
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Israel says it killed 2 senior Hamas militants as Gaza reports 14 dead
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