Israeli forces kill Hamas leader in West Bank
Israeli troops shot Abed-Rahman Hamad a 35 year old regional Hamas leader in Qalqilya, saying he directed the June 1 Tel Aviv disco bombing that killed 22. The killing heightens tensions, as Israel signals continuing targeted actions while promising to ease some Palestinian movement restrictions under the fragile cease-fire. Palestinians condemn the death as a violation of the truce and Hamas vows retaliation amid ongoing private talks on easing barriers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.