Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed Aziz Salha, a Hamas militant notorious for his role in the 2000 lynching of two Israeli reservists in Ramallah. Salha became infamous for an image showing him with blood-soaked hands after the murder of Sgt. First Class Yosef Avrahami and Cpl. Vadim Norzhic, who were beaten to death by a Palestinian mob after mistakenly entering the city. Captured by Israel in 2001, Salha was sentenced to life in prison but released to Gaza in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Post-release, Salha continued his involvement with Hamas and was implicated in further terrorist activities. His death comes amidst ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The image of Salha remains a powerful symbol in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, resonating in demonstrations worldwide.