Israeli Attack in Gaza Kills 5, Claims Target was Senior Hamas Leader

Israel claims it attempted to assassinate a senior Hamas leader through an airstrike on an apartment building in Gaza. Local officials reported that the attack killed five people, two of whom were church workers.

According to AFP and Reuters on Sunday (4/10/2026), the strike occurred coinciding with the anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attacks, according to the Jewish calendar. This anniversary marks the deadliest day in Israel’s history, which was followed by massive retaliatory strikes in Gaza.

The Israeli military stated that its target was Ali al-Amoudi. They described him as a