# Israel targets Hamas commanders in Gaza despite ceasefire efforts

https://mins.news/en/item/29046

- CGTN, 2026-08-19 01:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-19/Israel-targets-Hamas-commanders-in-Gaza-despite-ceasefire-efforts-1PJbzhGGoyQ/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The Israeli military said it targeted commanders of Hamas' elite Nukhba force in Gaza City. Palestinian sources said the strike killed six people, including a child, and injured 10 others. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said the group remains committed to the late-July ceasefire roadmap as renewed talks focus on Gaza's demilitarization, infrastructure and public health needs.

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