Israel (Washington Insider) - On December 13, 2025, Israel’s IDF and Shin Bet struck Gaza City, likely targeting Ra’ad Sa’ad; 4 people killed, several injured, amid ongoing tensions despite the 2023 ceasefire.
As Dimsum Daily reported, on December 13, 2025, the Israel Defence Forces carried out a strike in Gaza City aimed at a senior Hamas commander. The operation was conducted together with Israel’s intelligence agency, Shin Bet. Reports say the likely target was Ra’ad Sa’ad, a founding member of the Al-Qassam Brigades and head of Hamas’s weapons production.
The rockets, missiles, and anti-tank weapons made by Sa'ad are what the strike occurred against. Approximately 4 individuals were reportedly killed by the strike, and many more were injured, by Palestinian health officials. Sources from Hamas stated that the car was believed to be carrying a senior operative. Ra'ad Sa'ad is still currently unverified in his condition after the strike.
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Officials mentioned that previous attempts to target Sa’ad reportedly failed. Israeli officials said operations like this aim to weaken Hamas’s command and production networks. Analysts say the operation could have major effects on Hamas leadership and its future actions in Gaza.
Although a fragile ceasefire has been established between Israel and Palestine since October 2023, violence continues as Israeli Armed Forces conduct operations within the Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian medical officials, over 380 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,000 have suffered injuries as a result of Israeli air strikes since the beginning of the ceasefire. According to analysts, these operations by the Israeli Armed Forces are designed to eliminate Hamas leadership and disrupt Hamas's weapons supply lines to promote safety within the region.