BBC – An Israeli air strike in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza has killed top Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, a Hamas official told the BBC early on Sunday.
Locals say the air strike killed both Bardaweel, a member of the group’s political office, and his wife.
Israeli officials had no immediate comment.
Israel’s military resumed significant strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, blaming Hamas for refusing to extend the first phase of a ceasefire that came into effect on 19 January and lasted almost two months.
Hamas rejected the Israeli accusations and, in turn, accused Israel of violating the agreement that was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the US.
