IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander in Intensifying Gaza City Operation

The Israeli Air Force killed Mustafa Dalul, the commander of the Sabra Tel al-Hawa Battalion, during operations in encircled Gaza City. Israeli soldiers also neutralized Hamas' terror tunnels in a special operation. The total number of soldiers killed since the ground invasion began is now 23. Israeli Minister Benny Gantz emphasized that Hamas will be targeted wherever it is, and the IDF clarified that it is at war with Hamas, not the civilians of Gaza. The IDF continues to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, while reports suggest that the U.S. flew a drone over Gaza to gather information about captives. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for meetings with Israeli leaders.