The Israeli airstrike that killed Hamas leader Salah al-Bardaweel in Khan Younis is part of the ongoing military operations between Israel and Hamas. Bardaweel, a senior member of Hamas’ political office, was reportedly killed along with his wife when an Israeli missile struck their location while they were praying. This attack is part of Israel’s broader military campaign to dismantle Hamas following the deadly cross-border attack on October 7, 2023.
Since Israel resumed strikes on Gaza earlier this week, Hamas has accused Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, while Israel blames Hamas for refusing to extend the ceasefire.
As of the latest reports, over 49,500 Palestinians have been killed, and the region has seen large-scale destruction since the conflict escalated.