Raed Saad (also reported as Raed Saed)

Senior Hamas military commander; linked to weapons production and force buildup

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Born: June 7, 1972, Gaza Strip

Died: December 13, 2025

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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A commander’s funeral becomes a referendum on Gaza’s ceasefire

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City area (Dec. 2025)

A senior Hamas commander is killed in a targeted Israeli strike. The next day, thousands pack the streets of Gaza for his funeral, coffins hoisted shoulder-high, flags everywhere, chants loud enough to carry the message: Hamas is still here.

Updated May 15