In a major blow to Hamas's military wing, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it killed senior commander Ra'ad Sa'ad, the head of the group's weapons production and a top figure in planning the October 7, 2023, attacks. The targeted drone strike hit Sa'ad's car on Al-Rashid road, west of Gaza City, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The attack killed four to five people and wounded at least 25 others. While Israel confirmed Sa'ad's death and his family sources reportedly acknowledged it to news agencies, there was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or local medics. Who Was Ra'ad Sa'ad? Ra'ad Sa'ad (also reported as Raed Saad/Saed), born in 1972, was a pivotal figure in Hamas's military structure. His roles and significance include: Senior Military Commander: He was the head of the Weapons Production Headquarters for Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, leading the group...
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