Israeli Strikes Kill Suspected Hamas Associate in Gaza

The Israeli military announced it killed a Palestinian militant allegedly involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks during a strike on a vehicle in Gaza. The military is investigating claims that the individual worked for World Central Kitchen (WCK), a U.S.-based charity, which also reported that three of its employees were killed in the same attack. Overall, Gaza medics reported at least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes overnight, including seven fatalities in an airstrike on a house in central Gaza City. The Israeli military maintains it does not target civilians, while Hamas denies using civilians as shields. Concurrently, Hamas leaders are expected to arrive in Cairo for ceasefire talks amid ongoing efforts by the U.S. and regional partners to negotiate peace in the region. The situation remains tense as humanitarian concerns grow amid the violence.