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Israeli strike kills Hamas finance chief Mohammed Abu Alwan

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Israel claims Hamas official

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday in western Khan Younis killed four Palestinians, including Hamas finance chief Mohammed Abu Alwan.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Katz said the victim was a senior Hamas finance official and vowed to eradicate Hamas.
Gaza medics said strike hit a vehicle, killing Osama Abu Khater and Mohammed Abu Alwan.
Israel says it limits civilian deaths and accuses Hamas of using human shields.

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International Condemnation

Israeli airstrikes in western Khan Younis on Wednesday killed at least four Palestinians, including Hamas finance chief Mohammed Abu Alwan.
The attacks struck displacement tents, highlighting cease-fire violations and humanitarian conditions, and drew condemnation from UN Secretary-General and leaders of UK, France and Canada.
Palestinian Health Ministry reports over 1,400 deaths and nearly 5,000 injuries since cease-fire began.
Only six of UNRWA’s 22 health centres remain open, deepening the crisis.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada condemned the Israeli airstrikes and called for relief for Gaza’s suffering.
Only six of UNRWA’s 22 health centres remain open in Gaza.
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Historical Context

In 2008, Israel’s Operation Cast Lead bombarded the densely populated Gaza Strip for 22 days, killing over 1,300 Palestinians and crippling infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces, commanded by Gabi Ashkenazi, claimed 1,500 Hamas targets destroyed while the United Nations recorded 1,400 civilian deaths. Today’s airstrikes in western Khan Younis killed Hamas chief Mohammed Abu Alwan and left six of UNRWA’s 22 health centres open, echoing the 2008 toll. Consequently, leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Katz, Antonio Guterres, and officials from the United Kingdom, France, and Canada press for renewed cease-fire talks to prevent humanitarian collapse.

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Israel claims Hamas official

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday in western Khan Younis killed four Palestinians, including Hamas finance chief Mohammed Abu Alwan.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Katz said the victim was a senior Hamas finance official and vowed to eradicate Hamas.
Gaza medics said strike hit a vehicle, killing Osama Abu Khater and Mohammed Abu Alwan.
Israel says it limits civilian deaths and accuses Hamas of using human shields.

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