Israel checking reports that Hamas’ military No 2 killed in Gaza strike

If confirmed, his death could complicate efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.

JERUSALEM - Israel was checking on March 11 if Hamas’s second-highest military leader died in an air strike, media said, as talks stumbled to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza war to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Issa is high on Israel’s most wanted list, together with military wing head Mohammed Deif and Hamas’s Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar, who are believed to have masterminded the Issa’s death, if confirmed, could complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages, although Israel says talks are ongoing through Egyptian and Qatari mediators.Hamas blames Israel for refusing to give guarantees to end the war and withdraw troops.

In central Gaza, the Israeli military said its forces had killed around 15 militants in close combat and air strikes. Commandos in Khan Younis, where much of Israel’s military operation has been focused in recent weeks, targeted sites it said were used by Hamas militants, the military said.

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