Hamas Commander Behind October 7 Terror Attack Eliminated in Airstrike

The Israeli military has carried out expanded ground operations against Hamas terrorists in Northern Gaza, resulting in the death of a senior Hamas commander, Ibrahim Biari, who was involved in plotting the October 7 terror attacks. The IDF said the airstrike targeted a refugee camp in northern Gaza, damaging underground infrastructure used by terrorists. Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council has faced criticism for its response to the conflict, with accusations of remaining silent towards Hamas atrocities. The White House has accused Hamas of obstructing efforts to evacuate Americans from Gaza, while also denying claims of Israeli genocidal intentions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has identified a person of interest in relation to threats of mass shootings and antisemitic violence at Cornell University. Additionally, Yale Daily News has issued an editor's note on a pro-Israel column that made unsubstantiated claims about Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged the possibility of humanitarian aid ending up in the hands of Hamas, while House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to divert IRS funding for aid to Israel. Chinese companies have removed the name "Israel" from their online maps, and nearly 2,500 Holocaust survivors and their families have written a letter to President Biden thanking him for his support of Israel. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in fighting with Hamas, and a Florida congresswoman is introducing a bill to strip UN funding until Hamas is condemned. The World Bank warns of potential price increases in oil and other commodities if the conflict spreads, while NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg cautions against a larger regional conflict. FBI Director Christopher Wray states that the atrocities committed by Hamas may inspire attacks against America. A Senate hearing on supplemental funding for Israel descends into chaos as hecklers demand a ceasefire, and Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Israel. Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Israel.