# An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel today. This comes as residents reported an escalation in the Israeli military campaign that began on Tuesday. Pro-Hamas media said the airstrike killed Bardaweel, who is a member of the group’s political office, and also killed his wife. Israeli officials had no immediate comment. After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza