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The strike aimed at top Hamas figures, including the group's exiled Gaza chief and key negotiators, occurred amidst ongoing negotiations brokered by the U.S. to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli government confirmed the attack but faced immediate questions about its success and legality. While initial reports claimed several Hamas leaders and security personnel were killed, Hamas officials quickly disputed these claims, asserting that most, if not all, of their senior leaders survived.