A Hamas military commander was killed in an explosion Thursday night in his Gaza City home. Palestinians said Abdel Naser Abu Shuka, 36, died after receiving an “explosive package,” Reuters reported. However, Israeli military officials said the army suspected Abu Shuka died while preparing a bomb.
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