IDF airstrike targets top Hamas commander in Gaza refugee camp

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they carried out an airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, killing a top Hamas commander, Ibrahim Biari. The strike also caused the collapse of underground tunnels and nearby buildings. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that hundreds of people were killed and injured in the attack. Bolivia has broken diplomatic ties with Israel, and the Rafah border crossing will be opened to allow injured Palestinians to receive treatment in Egyptian hospitals. The IDF spokesperson accused Hamas of using the civilian population as human shields and stated that Israeli forces will continue to operate in Gaza. Hamas's armed wing announced that they will release some foreign hostages in the coming days. The EU's top diplomat condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank.
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