Senior Hamas Military Commander Ra'ad Sa'ad Eliminated in Israeli Airstrike for October 7 Attack Involvement

Dec 14, 2025 02:28 pm CST

Israeli forces eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, a senior Hamas military commander identified as a key architect of the October 7 attacks, in an airstrike in Gaza. The IDF claimed Sa'ad violated cease-fire agreements by continuing weapons production and planning attacks. The strike continues the ongoing conflict that has resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides since October 2023.