Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza, including Hamas commander Ezedin el-Baik

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and northern Gaza killed at least two civilians, including children among the injured, and a senior Hamas commander, Ezedin el-Baik, despite an active ceasefire. This constitutes a confirmed violation of the truce, with high confidence in the civilian casualties and the targeted killing of the Hamas leader. The operational impact on Hamas's command structure and the durability of the ceasefire remain key uncertainties.