Israeli intelligence assessments suggest that an Israeli airstrike targeting senior Hamas operative Ali al-Amoudi in Gaza City on Friday night likely did not achieve its objective, according to Israeli Army Radio, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
“Intelligence evaluations are indicating that the attempt to eliminate Ali al-Amoudi, a prominent figure within Hamas’ political bureau in Gaza, was unsuccessful,” the radio station stated.
Israel’s Channel 12 noted that while initial reports suggested an attack had been launched, it remained premature to draw conclusive assessments. Israeli officials continued efforts to verify whether the operation had succeeded, despite the passage of several hours.
Earlier on Saturday, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported that the Israeli military had conducted a targeted strike overnight aimed at eliminating al-Amoudi.The broadcaster characterized al-Amoudi as Hamas’ de facto leader in the Gaza Strip and a leading contender to formally assume leadership of the group in upcoming internal elections.
However, Palestinian medical sources indicated that five individuals were killed in the strike, though al-Amoudi’s name was not among the deceased. His current status remains unconfirmed.
Hamas officials, speaking to Anadolu, confirmed that al-Amoudi previously led the movement’s media division and served as a member of its political bureau prior to the outbreak of conflict on October 8, 2023.
Following the assassinations of Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and his deputy Rawhi Mushtaha in 2024, al-Amoudi became deputy to Khalil al-Hayya, who at the time was overseeing Hamas operations in Gaza, according to Hamas sources.
After al-Hayya assumed leadership of Hamas’ political bureau in July 2026, al-Amoudi took over administrative responsibilities for the movement’s activities in Gaza as acting head, pending the selection of an official successor, the sources added.
In a separate incident, five Palestinians—including four women, two of whom were Christian—were killed and six others injured when an Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in western Gaza City early Saturday, according to local medical authorities.
The victims were identified as Maysa Abu Daoud, 55; her daughter Maria Abu Daoud, 36; Yasmin al-Boubou, 48; Halloum al-Boubou, 23; and Bilal Ali Ouda, 20.
The airstrike occurred against the backdrop of ongoing tensions and alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement that has been in place since October 10, 2025.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that Israeli military actions since the truce began have resulted in the deaths of 1,439 Palestinians and injuries to 5,052 others as of Thursday.
Palestinian officials maintain that since the escalation of hostilities on October 8, 2023, Israeli forces have killed over 74,000 people and injured more than 175,000 in the Gaza Strip, with approximately 90% of the territory’s infrastructure now destroyed.
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Rewrite: “Syria has requested an independent, transparent inquiry into the sinking of a cargo vessel in the Black Sea, seeking clarification on the whereabouts of its 10 crew members—nine Syrians and one Egyptian—who remain missing.” 2. The Togolese-flagged Alfa Watan, went down in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone early on Tuesday, amid a rising number of drone strikes hitting Black Sea shipping during the Russia-Ukraine war. Rewrite: “The Togo‑flagged vessel Alfa Watan sank early Tuesday in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, as drone attacks on Black Sea shipping have increased amid the Russia‑Ukraine conflict.” 3. It is unclear who carried out the attack. Rewrite: “Responsibility for the attack remains unknown.” 4. Mazen Aloush, from the Syria’s port authority asked the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Bulgarian authorities to find out why a search and rescue mission was called off, before the missing sailors were found. Rewrite: “Mazen Aloush, a representative of Syria’s port authority, appealed to the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian officials to determine why the search and rescue operation was terminated before the missing sailors could be located.” 5. “Their fate is still unknown” said Aloush, adding that “the reasons that led to the suspension of search and rescue operations” had to be established. Rewrite: “Aloush said the crew’s fate is still unknown and emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the suspension of search and rescue efforts must be clarified.” 6. The attack on Tuesday also hit the Palau-flagged Able, setting it ablaze. Eighteen Turkish and Indian crew members were rescued from the burning vessel, while the Alfa Watan sank. Rewrite: “The same Tuesday attack also struck the Palau‑flagged vessel Able, setting it on fire; 18 crew members from Turkey and India were rescued, while the Alfa Watan sank.” 7. Both commercial ships were managed by Turkey-based companies, according to the Equasis merchant shipping database. Rewrite: “Both vessels were operated by companies based in Turkey, according to Equasis merchant shipping data.” 8. The Syrian sailors’ union said contact with the ship’s crew had been lost and no survivors had been found after search operations were halted. Rewrite: “The Syrian sailors’ union reported that contact with the crew had been lost and no survivors were found after search operations were halted.” 9. Figure: need to keep exactly as is, including and figcaption. 10. Aloush condemned the targeting of a civilian commercial vessel saying it was a serious breach of maritime security and a threat to sailors. Rewrite: “Aloush condemned the attack on a civilian commercial vessel, calling it a serious breach of maritime security and a threat to sailors.” 11. He said Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs was closely monitoring the incident. 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