Israel Targets Senior Hamas Leadership in Gaza

The fate of Marwan Issa, a top Hamas commander, remains uncertain following an Israeli airstrike aimed at the group's leadership.

Israel launched an airstrike targeting Marwan Issa, deputy commander of Hamas's military wing, amid efforts to dismantle the group's leadership following the Oct. 7 attack.
The outcome of the strike on Issa, who is among the planners of the deadly Oct. 7 attack that killed over 1,200 people, is still being verified by Israeli officials.
Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, key figures in Hamas's leadership, continue to evade Israeli forces despite ongoing military actions.
Hamas's leadership includes figures both within Gaza and abroad, with some operating in secrecy and others serving as public faces of the organization.
The assassination of Saleh Arouri in Beirut signals to Hamas leaders outside Gaza that they are not immune to targeted attacks.