Two killed in Israeli Gaza bombings, breaking reduced fire

Two men died in Israeli drone attacks in southern and northern Gaza on Thursday, ending a recent de-escalation of Israeli military action in the enclave. Health officials in Gaza identified one victim as Hudhayfa Kaware, killed by a drone strike while riding an electric bicycle in Khan Yunis.

The second strike targeted a car in Gaza City, killing Jamal Mahmud Abu Riad Kamil, 43, the director of police for the Gaza Governorate, according to the Hamas-run Interior Ministry. Two other individuals were injured in this attack.

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The terrorist was planning to carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops. The terrorist was attacked with an aerial strike to eliminate the threat to the troops.

Israel's military confirmed it targeted a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis, stating the individual was planning terrorist attacks against Israeli troops. The military defined an 'imminent threat' as anyone planning or developing attacks, even if not immediately executable.

These strikes, along with two others on Wednesday, signal a departure from the selective bombing campaign Israel had been conducting over the past week. The reduction in strikes followed pressure from the Peace Board for Israel to adhere to a ceasefire.

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imminent threat includes anyone who is 'planning or developing attacks against the troops,' even if they are not preparing to execute them at that moment.