Israeli Airstrike Targets Senior Hamas Naval Commander in Gaza

IDF Eliminates Key Hamas Figure

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh, who served as the commander of Hamas' Naval Force in the northern region of the Gaza Strip. His demise occurred during an airstrike in Gaza City, as reported by the IDF on Sunday.

Saleh's Role in Maritime Terrorism

According to the IDF, Saleh was a crucial figure within the Hamas organization, possessing extensive knowledge and was actively involved in orchestrating maritime attacks against IDF personnel in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks.

Additional Hamas Leaders Neutralized

In the same operation, Israeli forces also targeted and killed Hisham Ayman Atiya Mansour, who was the Deputy Head of Hamas' mortar shell unit, along with Nissim Muhammad Suleiman Abu Sabha, another operative within the mortar shell array.

Precision Strikes to Protect Civilians

The IDF emphasized that prior to the airstrike, measures were implemented to minimize civilian casualties, including aerial reconnaissance and the use of precision-guided munitions.

Upcoming Diplomatic Engagement

This military announcement coincides with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming trip to Washington, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday.

Potential Ceasefire Agreement

Reports suggest that a ceasefire could be established for a duration of 60 days, which would involve the gradual release of 10 living hostages and 18 deceased individuals. In return, Israel is expected to free a number of Palestinian security detainees. The agreement would also facilitate humanitarian aid and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip.

Hamas is anticipated to provide updates regarding the remaining hostages, while Israel will share information about Palestinians who have been detained or killed since October 7. The United States, Egypt, and Qatar are expected to serve as guarantors for this arrangement.