Tuesday's strikes, which came after the collapse of ceasefire negotiations, have killed at least 413 Palestinians, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.

Among the key figures killed was Issam Al-Da’alis, a longtime member of Hamas’ political leadership and head of its Government Administrative Committee in Gaza.

Al-Da’alis previously served as an advisor to former Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh.

Also killed in the strikes was Mahmoud Abu Watfa, the deputy interior minister in Gaza’s government. His role involved overseeing internal security operations within the strip.

Another key figure killed was Bahjat Abu Sultan, the head of the General Directorate of Internal Security. Abu Sultan played a significant role in Hamas’ security operations and administrative coordination within the territory.

Furthermore, the strikes claimed the life of Ahmed Al-Hetta, the deputy minister of justice. Al-Hetta was responsible for legal and judicial affairs within the administration.

Many others, including government personnel and civilians, were killed in these deadly strikes. 

Palestinian officials condemned the assassinations, affirming that they would not deter their administration from continuing its operations.

The Israeli occupation army, in statements to international media, described the assassinations as a series of preemptive operations targeting Hamas leadership and its infrastructure.

An Israeli army official, speaking anonymously to AFP, said the attacks focused on mid-level Hamas commanders and administrative leaders.

This escalation comes after weeks of stalled negotiations over the second phase.

Hamas accused Netanyahu of deliberately choosing to resume the war for political gain.

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