Israeli forces conducted a targeted strike in Gaza aimed at a Hamas militant chief, according to medical officials who reported three people were killed in the operation. The strike represents continued military action in the territory as regional tensions persist.

Separately, the United States is considering asking Israel to allocate Palestinian tax money toward former President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza reconstruction plan, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The potential request would involve redirecting tax revenues that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.

The timing of these developments comes as various parties continue to navigate the complex political and security landscape in Gaza. Israel regularly collects taxes and customs duties for the Palestinian territories under existing agreements, with these funds typically transferred to Palestinian authorities.

Trump's Gaza plan, which has been under discussion, focuses on reconstruction efforts in the territory. The proposal to use Palestinian tax revenues for this purpose would represent a significant shift in how these collected funds are allocated, though no final decisions have been made according to the sources.

Both the military action and the financial discussions reflect ongoing efforts by different actors to address the situation in Gaza through various means, whether security operations or reconstruction planning.