https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/idf-targets-yahya-sinwar-s-successor-hamas-gaza-leader-ali-al-amoudi-in-strikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/idf-targets-yahya-sinwar-s-successor-hamas-gaza-leader-ali-al-amoudi-in-strikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/idf-targets-yahya-sinwar-s-successor-hamas-gaza-leader-ali-al-amoudi-in-strike#u103980Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:11:43 +0000The Israel Defense Forces launched an operation on Saturday morning using tanks and attack helicopters to kill Ali al-Amoudi, the successor to Yahya Sinwar as Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip. The strike targeted an apartment building in Gaza City. Reports on casualties vary, with the IDF and some sources stating five people died, while others report six. The operation occurred on the Jewish calendar anniversary of the October 7 attack. The IDF describes al-Amoudi as a former aide to Sinwar who is actively rebuilding the organization for war.Why it mattersAli al-Amoudi is a member of the Hamas p