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Israel said it has killed top Hamas commander Raed Saad in a Gaza strike, which Hamas did not confirm. It called the attack a ceasefire breach.

Israel said Saad was an architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and led Hamas’ weapons manufacturing and rocket production operations.

The strike underscores escalating ceasefire tensions, with Israel and Hamas trading accusations of truce violations and at least 386 Palestinians killed since October.

JERUSALEM — Israel said Saturday it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory’s south.

Hamas in a statement did not confirm the death of Raed Saad. It said a civilian v

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