Two Hamas commanders and four other Palestinians were killed during an Israeli special forces raid in the Gaza Strip. An Israeli soldier also died and another was injured, the Israeli military confirmed.

At least two Hamas commanders have been killed in a shootout with Israeli forces that took place east of the town of Khan Younes, the Interior Ministry in Gaza reported, as cited by Haaretz. Gunfire was opened from a passing car, a Hamas official told Reuters.

#BREAKING: Sirens heard for the 2nd time in southern Israel; Hamas: At least five Palestinians killed in Israeli raids and clashes near Khan Younis #Gaza pic.twitter.com/CLMmsctw1l

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There have also been reports of Israeli warplanes targeting the area with some 40 missiles shortly after the incident. Another four people have been reportedly killed in the bombing.

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