Israel said it killed a senior Hamas commander in a vehicle attack inside Gaza.
In a statement, the Israeli military said it had "striken a key Hamas terrorist" in Gaza City.
Hamas-run Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal said four people were killed in the attack.
According to him, many passersby were injured in the explosion.
Local sources said the attack may have targeted Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas' armed wing, the Qassam Brigades.
Saadi is believed to be a member of the newly formed five-member military council, created since the ceasefire came into effect in October.
He is considered one of the most prominent Qassam commanders and led several brigades during Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israeli communities east of Gaza City.
Israel has tried to assassinate him on several occasions.
One of the most notable attempts was during a surprise Israeli operation in Gaza City in March 2024, when Israeli forces reportedly sought to arrest or kill him.
Sources at the time said that Saadi had been inside the targeted compound, but managed to escape moments before the raid.
He has long been considered one of Hamas' most wanted figures in Israel, with Israeli efforts to assassinate him spanning more than two decades. /Telegraph/
