Israeli airstrike reportedly kills key Hamas leader in Gaza

• Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis: Hamas reported that Salah al-Bardawil, a key political figure in the movement, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military has yet to confirm this.
• Victims of the attacks: Since the airstrikes resumed on Tuesday, 504 people have been killed, including over 190 children, according to civil defense sources in the Gaza Strip.
• Humanitarian crisis: The conflict in the Gaza Strip has been ongoing since October 2023, resulting in widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. Most of the 2.1 million residents have been displaced.

Hamas reported that Salah al-Bardawil, a leading political figure in the movement, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis. The Israeli military has not confirmed this information, which was conveyed early Sunday morning. Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip resumed on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of 504 people, including over 190 children.

Israel resumed its offensive, citing targets within Hamas fighters and infrastructure. The Israeli government insists that its actions are in response to Hamas rejecting proposals to extend the ceasefire. Negotiations have stalled, with both sides blaming each other for breaches of the agreement.

The Israeli government is advocating for an extension of the ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages and negotiating a lasting truce. Hamas demands the release of captives as part of ending the conflict, which was part of the original agreement rejected by Israel. The conflict began after a Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023, which resulted in about 1,200 deaths, and 251 people were taken hostage. Currently, 24 hostages remain captive.