Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander Responsible for Deadly Attack as Rocket Fire Resumes

The IDF killed another Hamas commander involved in deadly attacks on southern Israeli communities, as rocket fire from Gaza resumed. The IDF continued to urge Palestinians in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south, prioritizing the rescue of hostages held by terror groups. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed a "deadly" war against Palestinian terror groups. The IDF hit over 100 targets overnight, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad command centers. Rocket sirens blared in southern towns, with a rocket striking a home in Sderot. Evacuation of residents from the southern city began. Israel plans to send 10,000 troops to capture Gaza City and "destroy" the Strip's leadership. The IDF's main focus is to rescue hostages, who are likely held underground. The military denied claims of striking convoys of evacuating Palestinians, accusing Hamas of spreading false information. The death toll in Gaza stands at 2,329 Palestinians and 1,500 Palestinian terrorists killed in Israeli retaliatory airstrikes.