Israel Kills Hamas Leader Responsible For Last Weekend’s Attacks

A leading Hamas figure, Ali Qadi, who commanded the Oct. 7 massacre of more than 1,300 civilians in Israel, has been eliminated.

The Israel Defense Forces promised his death is only the beginning, as thousands of Palestinian civilians flee the Gaza Strip amid ongoing airstrikes and the threat of an imminent, large-scale ground operation.

Per The Washington Times:

Last weekend's Hamas attack was the single bloodiest day for Israel in decades. At least 27 Americans were also killed in the assault, while about 150 people are believed to be held hostage by Hamas militants, including some U.S. citizens.

Israel has launched a massive military response in the days since that attack. The IDF has pounded Gaza with airstrikes and has amassed troops and equipment along the Israel-Gaza border in preparation for what looks to be a major ground operation.

Ahead of that possible operation, Israel warned more than 1 million residents in the northern section of the Gaza Strip to leave the area immediately. Israel repeated that call on social media Saturday, while IDF aircraft also reportedly dropped leaflets over Gaza since many residents no longer have access to the internet or, in some cases, electricity.

Thousands of Palestinians were reportedly fleeing the northern stretch of Gaza on Saturday ahead of a midnight deadline. Israel said it would allow civilians to flee south on two roads and would guarantee their safety along those routes.

Hamas officials are encouraging Palestinians to ignore the evacuation order.

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