Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed Muhammad Abu Sakhil, the military commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), who was involved in coordinating attacks against Israel. The strikes targeted a command center located in a former school in northern Gaza, leading to the deaths of Abu Sakhil’s children and three others. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize civilian harm, attributing the use of civilian infrastructure by PIJ as a tactic to shield themselves. Israeli military operations in Jabalia have reportedly resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,000 Hamas fighters, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continue to impact civilian areas, with recent reports indicating at least 40 Palestinians were killed in various strikes across Gaza. The ongoing violence follows a recent surge in conflict ignited by attacks on Israel by Hamas and PIJ on October 7, 2023.