Latest news on Hamas and Gaza

Murad Abu Murad, a top Hamas official who helped orchestrate last week’s murderous attack in Israel, was killed during an overnight airstrike, according to the Israeli Air Force.

Murad is the head of Hamas’ Air Force, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing Hebrew media.

The country also recovered the bodies of several missing citizens during a raid on Gaza, the IDF confirmed.

The remains were transported back to Israel.

On Friday, Israel dropped thousands of fliers in Gaza imploring citizens to “leave immediately” while Hamas urged residents to disregard the orders.

Israel directed the massive evacuation of up to 1.1 million Palestinians from the northern Gaza Strip within the next 24 hours ahead of a possible ground invasion targeting Hamas terrorists. Meanwhile, Hamas dismissed the warning and told citizens to “remain steadfast in your homes,” and to “stand firm in the face of this disgusting psychological war.”

Jews worldwide are advised to take extra caution Friday after Hamas called for a global “day of rage. Israelis abroad were urged to avoid rallies and demonstrations that may turn violent.

The death toll now stands at 1,300 in Israel, including 27 Americans, and another 1,900 in Gaza.

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Israeli officials said its Gaza siege won’t be lifted until hostages taken by Hamas are returned home.

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