Residents inspect a damaged building after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre on Tuesday. EPA/STRINGER
JERUSALEM/CAIRO — Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas' newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon.
The Israeli military said Mohammed Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday.
A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take place after noon prayers in Gaza City. Hamas has yet to issue an official statement.
Gaza health officials said six people were killed and more than 20 others wounded in the same Israeli strike that destroyed an upper floor of an apartment building in the Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City. Rescue workers were still at the scene looking for more possible casualties.
