Israeli forces kill Izz al-Din Al-Beik, described as the head of Hamas’s armed wing in northern Gaza, in an airstrike on Gaza, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. Multiple outlets report that the strike occurs in the northern Gaza area and kills Al-Beik.
RTE and Cyprus Mail say Israeli officials identify the target as Al-Beik and attribute the operation to Israel’s military. Cyprus Mail also notes statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who describe the commander as involved in planning attacks and recruiting fighters. Al Jazeera reports that the strike hits an apartment building in Gaza City, emphasizing the location details.
While the outlets agree on the identity of the person killed and that an Israeli strike is responsible, they vary in the emphasis placed on official Israeli statements versus the specific setting of the attack.
