The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the death of Ali Qadi, identified as a senior Hamas official involved in kibbutz operations. The claim originated from IDF communications channels and subsequent reporting.
On 7 October, Hamas forces launched a large rocket attack against Israel and announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Thousands of militants reportedly crossed into Israeli territory, seized military equipment, and took more than a hundred hostages. In response, Israeli leaders declared that the nation was at war.
The IDF launched an intervention plan named Iron Swords. One objective cited by authorities was the dismantling of Hamas’s operational capabilities. The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes against numerous targets in the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli National Security Council discussed measures to disrupt essential services, including water, food, electricity, and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip. By 13 October, the United Nations warned that around 1.1 million Palestinians should be evacuated to southern Gaza within 24 hours ahead of any potential ground operation in the area.
News updates continued to flow as the situation evolved.
Previously, Prime Minister Netanyahu described Israel’s response as a massive and unprecedented attack, signaling a significant escalation in the conflict.
Source: Reuters and official briefings reported by multiple outlets. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing developments and frequent updates from government and military spokespeople.