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Gaza Strike Tests Ceasefire

Israeli forces put Gaza residents and the ceasefire under pressure after claiming Qassam commander Mohammed Odeh was killed

May 27, 5:45 AM EDT Cross-checked across 4 sources

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Israel says it killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack earlier this month.

Frame 1Israeli forces put Gaza residents and the ceasefire under pressure after claiming Qassam commander Mohammed Odeh was killed.
Frame 2The strike hit a residential building near busy market streets, killing at least three Palestinians.
Frame 3Odeh had reportedly replaced Izz al-Din al-Haddad after another Israeli strike this month.
Frame 4Hamas had not confirmed the appointment or responded to Israel's death claim.
Frame 5Israel said Shin Bet and the military tracked Odeh for months before targeting the hideout.
Frame 6The next test: whether the ceasefire absorbs another leader strike or Gaza violence widens.

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Published: May 27, 5:45 AM EDT
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