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Story summary
- Raed Saad, a senior Hamas commander, was killed in a December 13, 2025 Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, which Israel described as retaliation for a Hamas explosive device injuring two soldiers.
- Saad was described as a key architect of the October 7 attacks and head of Hamas's weapons production.
- His death may weaken Hamas's military leadership, leaving Izz al-Din Haddad as the remaining senior Hamas official.
