A man whose girlfriend was killed at the Nova music festival at the hands of Hamas in the October 7, 2023, massacre shot himself dead at her grave after he found himself unable to cope with her absence. The Jerusalem Post reported Bar Asraf, a 30-year-old resident of Sha’arei Tikva, died by suicide, grieving Liron Barda, who worked as the bar manager at the festival.&nbsp;&nbsp;His friends told Walla that Liron's death had left him lonely. His sister said he "loved talking there (at his grave) and being with her." So when he went missing at a wedding, they checked for him there and found him lying dead.&nbsp;"We were at my brother's wedding. He apparently started to feel lonely. You couldn't tell. He was always happy and laughing," his sister, Lihi, told Walla. She added that Liron was his best friend. "He has a tattoo of her; she was a part of his soul," Lihi recalled. He left them at the wedding, and they thought he had gone to spend some alone time, like he usually did.&nbsp;"An hour passed, then two hours passed, and my older sister said, 'Come on, we're going to look for him'," she said. First they checked in the logical places, and then they went to check Liron's grave.&nbsp;Her sister had a bad feeling and told her, "You go." Lihi said, "I walked over, and suddenly I saw him lying next to Liron’s grave. I said to him, 'Bar, get up, what are you doing again...' and then I realised he was covered in blood." There was a gun lying next to him. "My father started CPR. I knew it was the end. He was cold... He died in the place he wanted to be most, with the woman he wanted to be with most,” she continued.&nbsp;Lihi said that he was coping with Liron's absence well. But he had a “moment of madness, being alone while seeing everyone with their families.”<h2>Liron tended to the wounded instead of running from the scene</h2>On the fateful day of October 7, Barda, who worked as the bar manager, stayed to administer first aid to the wounded even as her friends and family begged her to flee. "On that day, he started driving toward Re'im to save her, until he realised there was no one left to save and they turned him back halfway," Lihi said.&nbsp;His mother, Bracha, said that her son was a "good person, helped everyone. He bought food for those in need. A boy of giving, of love." She said Barda and Asraf were "soulmates since childhood." She added, "She was his listening ear. Everything to him. Every problem he had, she was his confidante."&nbsp;Bracha said they noticed that he was struggling to live without Liron. "A little while ago, I saw him looking sad and asked what was wrong. He said, 'Mom, I'm sad. It's hard for me without Liron. I miss her. There's no one who can replace her, no one to cheer me up.'"

A man who lost his childhood soulmate, his girlfriend, in the deadly October 7 massacre at the Nova music festival, killed himself at her grave nearly three years later. He was struggling to live without her, his family said, and went missing at a wedding. 

A man whose girlfriend was killed at the Nova music festival at the hands of Hamas in the October 7, 2023, massacre shot himself dead at her grave after he found himself unable to cope with her absence. The Jerusalem Post reported Bar Asraf, a 30-year-old resident of Sha’arei Tikva, died by suicide, grieving Liron Barda, who worked as the bar manager at the festival. His friends told Walla that Liron's death had left him lonely. His sister said he "loved talking there (at his grave) and being with her." So when he went missing at a wedding, they checked for him there and found him lying dead. "We were at my brother's wedding. He apparently started to feel lonely. You couldn't tell. He was always happy and laughing," his sister, Lihi, told Walla. She added that Liron was his best friend. "He has a tattoo of her; she was a part of his soul," Lihi recalled. He left them at the wedding, and they thought he had gone to spend some alone time, like he usually did. "An hour passed, then two hours passed, and my older sister said, 'Come on, we're going to look for him'," she said. First they checked in the logical places, and then they went to check Liron's grave. Her sister had a bad feeling and told her, "You go." Lihi said, "I walked over, and suddenly I saw him lying next to Liron’s grave. I said to him, 'Bar, get up, what are you doing again...' and then I realised he was covered in blood." There was a gun lying next to him. "My father started CPR. I knew it was the end. He was cold... He died in the place he wanted to be most, with the woman he wanted to be with most,” she continued. Lihi said that he was coping with Liron's absence well. But he had a “moment of madness, being alone while seeing everyone with their families.” Liron tended to the wounded instead of running from the scene On the fateful day of October 7, Barda, who worked as the bar manager, stayed to administer first aid to the wounded even as her friends and family begged her to flee. "On that day, he started driving toward Re'im to save her, until he realised there was no one left to save and they turned him back halfway," Lihi said. His mother, Bracha, said that her son was a "good person, helped everyone. He bought food for those in need. A boy of giving, of love." She said Barda and Asraf were "soulmates since childhood." She added, "She was his listening ear. Everything to him. Every problem he had, she was his confidante." Bracha said they noticed that he was struggling to live without Liron. "A little while ago, I saw him looking sad and asked what was wrong. He said, 'Mom, I'm sad. It's hard for me without Liron. I miss her. There's no one who can replace her, no one to cheer me up.'"

A man who lost his childhood soulmate, his girlfriend, in the deadly October 7 massacre at the Nova music festival, killed himself at her grave nearly three years later. He was struggling to live without her, his family said, and went missing at a wedding.&nbsp;

Man kills himself on the grave of his girlfriend murdered by Hamas on Oct 7

A seven-month-old Palestinian infant was killed, and his parents were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on their vehicle near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to the Palestinian health ministry.&nbsp;The ministry identified the child as Sam Fahd Abou Haikal and said he died after Israeli troops fired at the family's vehicle in an area south of Hebron. His mother and father sustained minor injuries in the incident.&nbsp;The Israeli military acknowledged that its soldiers had fired at the vehicle but said the shooting occurred after troops believed the car posed a threat.&nbsp;In a statement posted on X, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said: "Earlier today, during operational activity in the area of Hebron, IDF soldiers perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them."&nbsp;“An IDF soldier responded with single shots toward the vehicle. As a result, three Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment.”

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<h3>Israeli military says family were 'uninvolved civilians'</h3>The military said a preliminary review found that the victims were not involved in any hostile activity.&nbsp;"An initial inquiry found that those injured were uninvolved civilians. The incident is under review, and the findings will be submitted for review by the relevant authorities."&nbsp;"The IDF expresses deep sorrow for any harm caused to uninvolved individuals," the statement added.&nbsp;The incident comes amid continuing violence in the West Bank and Gaza since the outbreak of the war following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/annamalai-s-new-political-movement-records-10-lakh-sign-ups-within-10-hours-1780702127365">Annamalai's new political movement records 10 lakh registrations within 10 hours</a>&nbsp;According to Palestinian authorities, more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the conflict began.&nbsp;Israel says around 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage during the Hamas-led attack.&nbsp;According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, more than 70,600 people have been killed in Israeli military operations in the enclave since the start of the war.

The IDF said a preliminary assessment found the victims were civilians with no apparent involvement in the incident, and the findings will be reviewed by the relevant authorities.

A seven-month-old Palestinian infant was killed, and his parents were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on their vehicle near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The ministry identified the child as Sam Fahd Abou Haikal and said he died after Israeli troops fired at the family's vehicle in an area south of Hebron. His mother and father sustained minor injuries in the incident. The Israeli military acknowledged that its soldiers had fired at the vehicle but said the shooting occurred after troops believed the car posed a threat. In a statement posted on X, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said: "Earlier today, during operational activity in the area of Hebron, IDF soldiers perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them." “An IDF soldier responded with single shots toward the vehicle. As a result, three Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment.”

The IDF said a preliminary assessment found the victims were civilians with no apparent involvement in the incident, and the findings will be reviewed by the relevant authorities.

Israeli gunfire kills seven-month-old Palestinian infant in West Bank; IDF expresses 'deep sorrow'

Hamas on Friday (May 29) accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a ‘blatant violation’ of the October 2025 ceasefire after he ordered the military to expand its territorial control in the Gaza Strip. “In a blatant violation of all agreements, as is their usual practice, Netanyahu announced expanding control over 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip, while the killing and starvation continue,” Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim told news agency AFP. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem also criticised the ‘complete silence’ of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and its high representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, over Israel’s latest military plans.&nbsp;Failing to condemn Israel's expansionist policies and forced displacement plans raises serious questions about the extent of the sponsoring parties' commitment to obliging Israel to adhere to its obligations under the ceasefire deal, Qassem said in a separate statement. On Thursday (May 28), Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military would increase its control of Gaza from 60 per cent to 70 per cent. He said the military had already secured 50 per cent of the territory under the ceasefire framework, adding, “My directive is to move to... 70 percent”. “We're squeezing them from all (sides). We'll deal with what's left afterwards.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pam-bondi-defends-epstein-files-release-but-accepts-redaction-errors-were-made-1780068547696">Pam Bondi defends Epstein files release but accepts ‘redaction errors’ were made</a>&nbsp;The first phase of the ceasefire, which started in October 2025, resulted in the release of the remaining hostages captured during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli detention. However, progress toward the second phase of the agreement has stalled for months. The next phase was expected to include Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops.&nbsp;Under the ceasefire terms, Israeli forces were required to withdraw behind a ‘yellow line’, marking the division between Hamas-controlled territory and areas held by the Israeli army. Netanyahu had earlier announced on May 15 that Israeli forces were expanding their hold over Gaza. “There were those who said, 'Get out, get out. We did not get out. Today we control... how much? 60 per cent. Tomorrow we shall see,” he said at the time. Despite the truce that took effect on October 10, Gaza continues to witness daily violence, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hezbollah-s-drone-warfare-is-testing-israel-s-military-limits-1780069572441/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/hezbollah-s-drone-warfare-is-testing-israel-s-military-limits-1780069572441/embed</a>&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Hamas accuses Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of violating the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire after Israel announced plans to expand military control to 70% of the Gaza Strip amid ongoing violence

Hamas on Friday (May 29) accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a ‘blatant violation’ of the October 2025 ceasefire after he ordered the military to expand its territorial control in the Gaza Strip. “In a blatant violation of all agreements, as is their usual practice, Netanyahu announced expanding control over 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip, while the killing and starvation continue,” Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim told news agency AFP. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem also criticised the ‘complete silence’ of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and its high representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, over Israel’s latest military plans. Failing to condemn Israel's expansionist policies and forced displacement plans raises serious questions about the extent of the sponsoring parties' commitment to obliging Israel to adhere to its obligations under the ceasefire deal, Qassem said in a separate statement. On Thursday (May 28), Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military would increase its control of Gaza from 60 per cent to 70 per cent. He said the military had already secured 50 per cent of the territory under the ceasefire framework, adding, “My directive is to move to... 70 percent”. “We're squeezing them from all (sides). We'll deal with what's left afterwards.” Also Read: Pam Bondi defends Epstein files release but accepts ‘redaction errors’ were made The first phase of the ceasefire, which started in October 2025, resulted in the release of the remaining hostages captured during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli detention. However, progress toward the second phase of the agreement has stalled for months. The next phase was expected to include Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops. Under the ceasefire terms, Israeli forces were required to withdraw behind a ‘yellow line’, marking the division between Hamas-controlled territory and areas held by the Israeli army. Netanyahu had earlier announced on May 15 that Israeli forces were expanding their hold over Gaza. “There were those who said, 'Get out, get out. We did not get out. Today we control... how much? 60 per cent. Tomorrow we shall see,” he said at the time. Despite the truce that took effect on October 10, Gaza continues to witness daily violence, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire. https://www.wionews.com/videos/hezbollah-s-drone-warfare-is-testing-israel-s-military-limits-1780069572441/embed Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Hamas accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of violating the Gaza ceasefire after Israel announced plans to expand military control to 70% of Gaza

Hamas accuses Israel of 'blatant violation' of ceasefire as Netanyahu orders military to control 70% of Gaza territory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (May 28) that he has directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory. Speaking during a conference in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said Israel is increasing pressure on Hamas by expanding its control in Gaza. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. We were at 50%. We moved to 60%,” he said. “My directive is to move to, take it step by step, first of all, 70. Let’s start with that.” As Netanyahu addressed the audience, attendees called for Israel to take control of all of Gaza.&nbsp;In late April, maps issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to international aid groups showed the military already controlling around 64% of Gaza. The continued expansion of Israeli-controlled areas could force nearly 2 million Palestinians into increasingly limited sections of the already devastated coastal enclave. Under the October 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces had withdrawn to a demarcation zone known as the ‘yellow line’, leaving Israel in control of roughly 53% of Gaza.&nbsp;On Tuesday, Hamas accused Israel of shifting the line and violating the ceasefire agreement. The group said that the move constitutes an explicit and ongoing undermining of the ceasefire agreement, a serious violation of its provisions, and an exposed attempt to impose new facts on the ground by force, to entrench military control over the Strip and undermine any real chance of stabilizing the situation or making de-escalation efforts succeed. The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and promoted by President Donald Trump, officially took effect in October. However, negotiations and implementation have slowed, increasing concerns that Gaza could become permanently divided.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-reach-peace-deal-but-await-trump-s-approval-amid-latest-attacks-report-1779986792215">US, Iran reach ceasefire deal but await Trump's approval amid latest attacks: Report</a>&nbsp;Nickolay Mladenov, the Bulgarian diplomat overseeing implementation of the agreement, warned earlier this month that the yellow line could become a fence or wall, a permanent separation of Gaza if progress continues to stall. Mladenov also highlighted worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, saying that civilians are still being killed and families live in fear of Israeli airstrikes. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued conducting strikes in Gaza, claiming Hamas has violated the agreement by rebuilding and rearming its forces. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Public Health, more than 850 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire started.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Israel assassinated Izz al-Din al-Haddad, leader of Hamas’ military wing. Eleven days later, Israeli forces reportedly killed his successor in another strike. “We vowed to eliminate everyone who led the October 7 massacre, and that is what will be done: They are all condemned to death everywhere,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday on social media.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ghanaian-fm-welcomes-returning-nationals-ghanaians-repatriated-from-south-africa-1779957935051/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ghanaian-fm-welcomes-returning-nationals-ghanaians-repatriated-from-south-africa-1779957935051/embed</a>&nbsp;Mladenov said Hamas has also refused to disarm or decommission its weapons, which remains a key requirement of the ceasefire plan. Under the agreement, Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from occupied territory after Hamas disarms gradually, and an international security force takes control of parts of Gaza. While several countries have expressed willingness to contribute troops to the proposed security force, there is still no confirmed deployment timeline. In the meantime, Israel continues expanding its presence across Gaza, deepening concerns over the future of the territory.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will expand control to 70% of Gaza amid ceasefire tensions, Hamas accusations, and ongoing strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (May 28) that he has directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory. Speaking during a conference in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said Israel is increasing pressure on Hamas by expanding its control in Gaza. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. We were at 50%. We moved to 60%,” he said. “My directive is to move to, take it step by step, first of all, 70. Let’s start with that.” As Netanyahu addressed the audience, attendees called for Israel to take control of all of Gaza. In late April, maps issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to international aid groups showed the military already controlling around 64% of Gaza. The continued expansion of Israeli-controlled areas could force nearly 2 million Palestinians into increasingly limited sections of the already devastated coastal enclave. Under the October 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces had withdrawn to a demarcation zone known as the ‘yellow line’, leaving Israel in control of roughly 53% of Gaza. On Tuesday, Hamas accused Israel of shifting the line and violating the ceasefire agreement. The group said that the move constitutes an explicit and ongoing undermining of the ceasefire agreement, a serious violation of its provisions, and an exposed attempt to impose new facts on the ground by force, to entrench military control over the Strip and undermine any real chance of stabilizing the situation or making de-escalation efforts succeed. The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and promoted by President Donald Trump, officially took effect in October. However, negotiations and implementation have slowed, increasing concerns that Gaza could become permanently divided. Also Read: US, Iran reach ceasefire deal but await Trump's approval amid latest attacks: Report Nickolay Mladenov, the Bulgarian diplomat overseeing implementation of the agreement, warned earlier this month that the yellow line could become a fence or wall, a permanent separation of Gaza if progress continues to stall. Mladenov also highlighted worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, saying that civilians are still being killed and families live in fear of Israeli airstrikes. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued conducting strikes in Gaza, claiming Hamas has violated the agreement by rebuilding and rearming its forces. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Public Health, more than 850 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire started. Earlier this month, Israel assassinated Izz al-Din al-Haddad, leader of Hamas’ military wing. Eleven days later, Israeli forces reportedly killed his successor in another strike. “We vowed to eliminate everyone who led the October 7 massacre, and that is what will be done: They are all condemned to death everywhere,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday on social media. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ghanaian-fm-welcomes-returning-nationals-ghanaians-repatriated-from-south-africa-1779957935051/embed Mladenov said Hamas has also refused to disarm or decommission its weapons, which remains a key requirement of the ceasefire plan. Under the agreement, Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from occupied territory after Hamas disarms gradually, and an international security force takes control of parts of Gaza. While several countries have expressed willingness to contribute troops to the proposed security force, there is still no confirmed deployment timeline. In the meantime, Israel continues expanding its presence across Gaza, deepening concerns over the future of the territory.

Israel PM Netanyahu says Israel will control 70% of Gaza as ceasefire tensions rise and Hamas accuses Israel of violating the agreement

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to take control over 70% of Gaza territory

Israel said it targeted the new chief of Hamas' armed wing in a strike in Gaza on Tuesday (May 26), days after his predecessor was killed in a similar operation in the Palestinian territory. “Under the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Mohammed Odeh, the new commander of the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organisation and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre,” a joint statement issued by Netanyahu and Katz said. &nbsp;Mohammed Odeh was recently appointed head of the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades after Ezzedine Al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza earlier this month. Gaza’s civil defence agency said a woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Rimal neighbourhood of western Gaza City. "Odeh served as head of Hamas intelligence during the October 7 massacre and was appointed approximately one week ago as successor to Ezzedine Al-Haddad," the statement from Netanyahu and Katz said."Odeh was responsible for the murder, abduction, and injury of numerous Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers," it added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-medical-check-up-went-perfectly-as-questions-over-health-persist-1779817686802">Trump says medical check-up went ‘perfectly’ as questions over health persist</a>&nbsp;Following the October 7 attack, Netanyahu vowed to eliminate those responsible for the assault, which news agency AFP reports killed 1,221 people based on official Israeli figures. According to Gaza’s health ministry, Israel’s military response has killed at least 72,803 people in Gaza. The United Nations has considered the figures reliable. Since the war started, Israel has carried out operations targeting Hamas political leaders and military commanders in Gaza and across the region.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/miley-govt-pushes-billion-dollar-mining-drive-1779786957337/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/miley-govt-pushes-billion-dollar-mining-drive-1779786957337/embed</a>&nbsp;Israel has claimed responsibility for killing several senior Hamas figures, including former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and longtime military commander Mohammed Deif. Israeli strikes have also targeted Hamas members in Lebanon and senior Hezbollah commanders backed by Iran, including former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Israel claims it targeted the new Hamas military chief, Mohammed Odeh in a Gaza strike after recent killings of senior Hamas leaders during the ongoing war

Israel said it targeted the new chief of Hamas' armed wing in a strike in Gaza on Tuesday (May 26), days after his predecessor was killed in a similar operation in the Palestinian territory. “Under the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Mohammed Odeh, the new commander of the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organisation and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre,” a joint statement issued by Netanyahu and Katz said. Mohammed Odeh was recently appointed head of the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades after Ezzedine Al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza earlier this month. Gaza’s civil defence agency said a woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Rimal neighbourhood of western Gaza City. "Odeh served as head of Hamas intelligence during the October 7 massacre and was appointed approximately one week ago as successor to Ezzedine Al-Haddad," the statement from Netanyahu and Katz said. "Odeh was responsible for the murder, abduction, and injury of numerous Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers," it added. Also Read: Trump says medical check-up went ‘perfectly’ as questions over health persist Following the October 7 attack, Netanyahu vowed to eliminate those responsible for the assault, which news agency AFP reports killed 1,221 people based on official Israeli figures. According to Gaza’s health ministry, Israel’s military response has killed at least 72,803 people in Gaza. The United Nations has considered the figures reliable. Since the war started, Israel has carried out operations targeting Hamas political leaders and military commanders in Gaza and across the region. https://www.wionews.com/videos/miley-govt-pushes-billion-dollar-mining-drive-1779786957337/embed Israel has claimed responsibility for killing several senior Hamas figures, including former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and longtime military commander Mohammed Deif. Israeli strikes have also targeted Hamas members in Lebanon and senior Hezbollah commanders backed by Iran, including former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Israel says it targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh in Gaza days after his predecessor was killed in an Israeli strike

Israeli strike in Gaza targets newly appointed Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh, says Netanyahu

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