Tanzania, May 27 -- The new commander of Hamas's military wing, Mohammed Odeh, has been killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a residential building in Gaza City, days after the death of his predecessor in a similar attack.

Hamas confirmed on Wednesday that Odeh died alongside his wife and two children after missiles struck the upper floors of the al-Kayali building in one of Gaza City's busiest market areas ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Local medics said dozens of people were injured as rescue teams struggled to reach the damaged upper floors due to congestion and the scale of destruction.

Israel's military and Shin Bet security agency said the operation followed months of intelligence surveillance tracking Odeh and his close...