Israeli Airstrikes Target Hamas Leadership, Resulting in High Civilian Casualties
Attempts to eliminate Mohammed Deif lead to significant loss of life in Gaza's designated 'safe zone'
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza targeted Hamas military leaders Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama.
- The strikes killed at least 90 people and wounded over 300, according to Palestinian health officials.
- Hamas denies the leaders were present and condemns the attacks as a massacre of civilians.
- The airstrikes have stalled hostage negotiations and raised international condemnation.
- IDF also conducted operations in southern Lebanon and Syria, escalating regional tensions.