Israeli airstrike on Gaza kills Islamic Jihad commander, Hamas sniper.

The Israeli military announced that Rashid al-Qadhi, a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza. Al-Qadhi was reportedly responsible for the group's weapons manufacturing department. Meanwhile, Hamas sniper Abdullah Baha al-Din Razak al-Souti was killed in a separate airstrike in northern Gaza. These incidents occurred during the ongoing ceasefire.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are the national military of Israel, comprising three service branches: the ground forces, the air force, and the navy. The supreme commander of the IDF is the Chief of Staff, who operates under the authority of the Minister of Defense. Established on May 26, 1948, the IDF initially drew its personnel from pre-existing paramilitary organizations within the Jewish community (Yishuv), including the Haganah, Irgun, and Lehi. Since its inception, the IDF has participated in all armed conflicts involving Israel. Following the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty in 1979 and the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty in 1994, the IDF underwent major strategic adjustments, shifting from a deployment scattered across multiple fronts to a more centralized and effective defense system.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas are two major Palestinian militant groups that have long been adversaries of Israel. Palestinian Islamic Jihad was founded in 1979 with the primary objective of liberating Palestine and establishing an Islamic state. Hamas was founded in 1987, also aiming to liberate Palestine and establish an Islamic state through armed struggle. Both organizations have repeatedly clashed with Israel, including launching rockets and carrying out terrorist attacks.

In recent years, conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups has persisted. In 2014, a major conflict erupted between Israel and Hamas, resulting in widespread civilian casualties and destruction of homes. Another conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas in 2021, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured. Currently, the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups remains fragile, and tensions between the two sides continue.

For Palestine and the Middle East, the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups has long been a primary source of instability. These conflicts have not only led to massive casualties and economic losses, but have also made the region's political and social situation increasingly complex and sensitive. Consequently, the international community has continuously worked to promote peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians in the hope of finding a fair and sustainable solution.

For Taiwan, these events primarily reflect the complex political and religious dynamics of the Middle East. Although Taiwan has limited direct ties to the region, these events continue to exert a significant impact on the international situation and global security. In particular, the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has long stood as a major challenge to global security. Therefore, understanding and monitoring the situation in the Middle East is vital for Taiwan, helping it better comprehend international affairs and make sound diplomatic and security decisions.