Israel has taken out Hamas’ top leader in Gaza in a major strike. The Israeli military says it killed Essam al-Da’alis, the head of Hamas’ government, along with other senior terrorists. This happened after Hamas refused to release Israeli hostages and broke ceasefire talks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strikes necessary to protect Israel from more attacks.
Hamas leaders have been dropping like flies. Earlier this year, Israel killed Yahya Sinwar, the group’s former boss in Gaza. Now his brother Mohammed Sinwar is in charge of Hamas’ military wing. Israel says he’s next on their list. The terrorist group keeps losing top officials but still tries to rebuild its forces.
The White House backed Israel’s move, showing America stands strong with its ally. U.S. officials say Hamas had chances to free hostages but chose violence instead. Meanwhile, freed Israeli hostage Noa Argamani thanked troops online, saying the strikes bring justice for Hamas’ October 7 massacre that killed over 1,200 people.
Hamas whined about the strikes, blaming America for helping Israel. The United Nations complained too, calling the attacks “unconscionable.” But Israel isn’t backing down. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned Hamas will face even tougher fights ahead until all hostages come home.
Over 400 Palestinians died in the latest bombings, including kids. Hamas uses crowded areas to hide leaders, putting civilians in danger. Israel says it targets terrorists, not innocent people. Gaza hospitals are overflowing after 17 months of war, with doctors describing piles of bodies wrapped in plastic.
Hamas’ political team is in chaos. Most of their top brass are dead or hiding. The group argues internally about whether to keep fighting or try ruling Gaza again. Some leaders want to pretend they’re peaceful now, but their military wing keeps recruiting new fighters and planting bombs.
Israel plans more strikes and maybe ground raids. Troops told Gazans to evacuate eastern areas, hinting at bigger operations. The IDF vows to wipe out Hamas completely, saying the group can’t hide forever. With U.S. support, Israel aims to finish the job no matter how long it takes.
This fight shows Israel won’t let terrorists win. While critics blame Israel, the real problem is Hamas choosing war over peace. As long as Hamas threatens innocent lives, Israel will keep defending itself with full force. The days of half-measures are over.
