Israeli forces killed Mohammed Odeh, a senior Hamas military commander, in an airstrike in Gaza, Israel announced Friday. Odeh served as a deputy commander in Hamas's military wing and was identified by Israeli officials as having participated in the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.

The strike represents part of Israel's ongoing campaign to target Hamas leadership following the October 7 attacks. Israeli military operations have focused on eliminating commanders involved in planning and executing those raids, which resulted in significant casualties.

The October 7 attacks killed approximately 1,200 people in Israel, including 46 American citizens. The youngest American victim's father has called for a congressional investigation into the deaths of U.S. citizens during the Hamas attacks.

Despite the ongoing military pressure on Hamas leadership, daily life in parts of Gaza continues. Markets in Gaza remained active following the airstrike that killed Odeh, suggesting the population has adapted to the ongoing conflict.

The killing of Odeh follows a pattern of Israeli strikes targeting Hamas military commanders as part of the broader conflict that began after the October 7 attacks. Hamas has faced challenges maintaining its command structure as Israel continues operations against the organization's leadership.