Overview

• A Palestinian source told Al Arabiya that Abu Obaida was killed in a strike in Gaza’s Rimal neighborhood, saying his family and Qassam leaders confirmed the death after examining the body.
• The IDF and ISA announced Saturday that they struck a key Hamas figure in the Gaza City area using aircraft and later identified the target as Abu Obaida.
• An Israeli official said intelligence pinpointed his location and that a window to attack opened around 5:30 p.m., adding there was no chance of survival if he was present.
• Sky News Arabia, citing a Palestinian source, reported the apartment had been rented only days earlier and that Hamas sealed off the site to recover bodies after a precision hit on upper floors overseen by the Shin Bet.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is awaiting results and noted the lack of an official Hamas announcement.