Israel Defence Forces on Monday said that it killed Hamas minister Abed Al-Zeriei in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip a day ago. Al-Zeriei was an operative in the Military Wing’s manufacturing department and was also Hamas’s economy minister in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli minister said. “He had a significant role in directing Hamas’ efforts to seize control of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and in managing Hamas-controlled market,” the IDF posted in an operational update on X. Additionally, IDF said “he was responsible for the distribution of fuel, gas and funds for terrorist purposes.”

A man carries the body of a girl killed at the school. Pics/AFP