Israeli Airstrikes Target Islamic Jihad Rocket Commander and Militants in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed the commander of Islamic Jihad’s rocket unit in Gaza, according to the militant group, amid ongoing violence between the two sides that has left at least 25 Palestinians dead. Palestinian militants retaliated against the airstrikes with over 547 rockets fired towards Israel. The UN Secretary-General has condemned the civilian loss of life and called for maximum restraint, while Egyptian and Qatari officials are separately engaging in talks to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.