Air Strike in Gaza: Hamas Spokesperson Dies
Hey everyone! We’ve got some important news from the Middle East. A spokesperson for Hamas, named Abdul Latif al-Qanou, was killed in an air strike in northern Gaza.
What Happened? Al-Qanou was in a tent in a place called Jabalia when it was targeted. The strike also hurt several other people. In other attacks, at least six people were killed in Gaza City and one person in Khan Younis, which is in southern Gaza.
Who is Hamas? Hamas is a group that has a lot of control in Gaza. They have been in conflict with Israel for a long time. A spokesperson is someone who speaks on behalf of an organization or group.
Other Leaders Affected Earlier this week, two other senior Hamas leaders, Ismail Barhoum and Salah al-Bardawil, were also killed. They were part of a group of leaders who make important decisions for Hamas.
What’s Going On? Last week, Israel ended a two-month ceasefire. A ceasefire is like an agreement to stop fighting for a while. But now, the fighting has started again. Israel wants Hamas to release hostages they are holding.
Impact on People Sadly, since the fighting resumed on March 18, at least 830 people have been killed in Gaza, including many women and children. This information comes from Gaza’s health ministry.
Responses from Leaders Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he ordered the strikes because Hamas didn’t agree to extend the ceasefire. He also warned that Israel might take more action if the hostages aren’t released.
This is a difficult situation with many people affected. Let’s hope for peace soon. ✌️
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